Vocational education will be promoted targeting the job market…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government had recognized the importance of providing vocational training aligned with the job market and accordingly Vocational education will be promoted targeting the job market

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the certificate awarding ceremony for students who successfully completed courses at the Motor Engineering Training Institute known as Japan Tech of the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), held on September 30 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo.

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The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the inaugural meeting of SAARC Heritage Forum 2025 for promoting Regional Art, Culture, Heritage Sites, Museums, and Archives organized by the Cultural Center (SCC) with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka today (Sep 30) at the National Museum, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The forum will be commenced on 30th of September to 02st of October.

SAARC Heritage Forum 2025 aims to bring together experts, professionals, and scholars in the field of Archeology, Cultural Heritage and Museums to foster dialogue, share knowledge, and explore innovative approaches towards the preservation and promotion of South Asia’s rich cultural heritage by strengthening cooperation, establi MORE >>

The Mission Chief for Sri Lanka of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on September 29.

Mr. Papageorgiou commended the Government’s commitment to the ongoing reform programme, noting in particular the measures to strengthen governance and reduce corruption. He also recognized the importance of tax policy reforms, especially with regard to exemptions, and welcomed the allocation of resources in the 2026 national budget for the social protection system..

The Prime Minister stressed that economic progress must align with the needs of the people and emphasized the Government’s priority of attracting quality investme MORE >>

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the foundation for realizing Sri Lanka’s vision of entering the digital era is developing the human resource that is compatible with modern technology and a significant focus was drawn in this regard in the ongoing educational reforms.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (29) at the inauguration ceremony of the first National AI Expo 2025, held at the Monarch Imperial Hotel, Battaramulla.

This conference and exhibition, jointly organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, will be held on September 29 and 30 at the Monarch Imperial Hotel, Battaramulla.

The National AI Expo serves as a premier destin MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya tells the newly appointed Management Service Officers.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the aim of the government is to establish an independent and efficient public service that properly serves the people, and invites the newly appointed officers to come forward in developing the nation through a dedicated and efficient public service.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the ceremony to award appointments to 1,890 officers who were selected from the open competitive examination and subsequent interviews for recruitment to Grade III of the Management Service Officers Service.

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It is also our key objective to create eco-friendly schools and environmentally responsible children through educational reforms.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as a government of the National People’s Power, it is the national vision to build a sustainable environment that ensures the sustain of all living beings and one of the key objectives is to create eco-friendly schools and environmentally responsible children through educational reforms.

The prime minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing the opening of the newly established Moon Memorial Museum at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, on 28th of September.

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The Prime Minister participated in the transformative exhibition Feminist Futures: Art, Activism, and South Asian Womanhood’ curated by art historian Dr. Arshiya Lokhandwala held on 26 th of September at the Lotus Gallery in National Museum Sri Lanka, Colombo.

Feminist Futures interrogates systemic violence, gender inequality, and cultural taboos, while also celebrating the resilience, autonomy, and solidarity of women.

This exhibition showcases the powerful voices of eleven South Asian artists including Anita Dube, Anoli Perera, Ashmina Ranjit, Bidhata KC, Mithu Sen, Naiza Khan, Pushpamala N, Sheba Chhachhi , Tayeba Begum Lipi, and Uma Bista, and Priyanthi Anusha from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lan MORE >>

Answering to the question raised by the member of Parliament S. Shritharan on the reductional reforms the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government will initiate education and curriculum reforms for Grade 01 and Grade 06 starting in January 2026. These reforms will be progressively extended to all grades in the following years and complete documentation of the reforms will be submitted for Cabinet approval in the mean time.

The Prime Minister further emphasized that Tamil-speaking members are represented in all committees appointed by the National Institute of Education (NIE) and over 100 experts are currently engaged in the process, contributing to drafting the concept paper and carrying out the curric MORE >>

A meeting between the representatives of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was held on 25th September 2025 at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

Welcoming the delegation, Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need for improving capacity and governance of the public sector, along with delivering the mandate in governance of the education sector in collaboration with the South Asian Centre for Teacher Development (SACTD) located in Meepe, Sri Lanka.

Senior Associate Director of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Ms. Kartini Binte Abdul Rahman shared the goal of the School and expressed t MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the support of everyone is essential to combat illegal activities taking place in the Indian Ocean and to put an end to drug trafficking.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the 12th edition of the International Maritime conference “ The Galle Dialogue 2025,” organized by the Sri Lanka Navy under " Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics,” held at the Navy Wave and Lake Banquet Hall in Welisara.

Addressing further, the Prime Minister stated:

For many years, this dialogue has become an international platform for discussions about the future of the Indian Ocean.

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The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that it is the government’s aim to establish policies in a way that enables every community to carry on their cultural, personal, and political lives without any hindrance.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the National Sign Language Day celebrations held under the theme “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights ” today (23) at Suhurupaya, Battaramulla,

The Prime Minister further stated

The primary aim of the government is to build an inclusive society based on equality, without leaving anyone behind.

The government takes initiative in establishing and implementing policies to facilitate every  MORE >>

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka on 23rd September 2025.

The Prime Minister commended the Navy’s vital role in tackling pressing challenges such as drug smuggling, illegal fishing, and safeguarding the livelihoods of communities in the North and East. She underscored the importance of protecting shared maritime resources and expressed interest in enhancing collaboration in joint anti-narcotics operations.

Admiral Tripathi reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka and highlighted the growing number of Sri Lankan officials receiving MORE >>

SL MICE Expo 2025 is an Excellent Opportunity to take Sri Lanka to the Global Stage

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that SRI LANKA MICE EXPO 2025 is a great opportunity to engage in business activities at the international level but also a valuable platform to bring the name of Sri Lanka onto the global stage.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the inauguration ceremony of the SRI LANKA MICE EXPO 2025 exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism held on September 23 at Cinnamon Life Hotel, Colombo.

This exhibition is scheduled to be held for five days with the participa MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the objective of the government is to make Sri Lanka a country with the lowest electricity prices in the region, thereby providing fair and affordable electricity to all citizens.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the opening of the ’Sobadhanavi’ 350 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya, which contributes 12% of the requirement of the national power system.

The Prime Minister further stated:

The world is now moving into a transitional era led by sustainability and innovation, adapting to ever-changing consumer demands and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that it is the Government’s expectation to transform the Police Service into an independent, efficient, friendly, and people-oriented service.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the closing ceremony of the 84th Police Inter-Divisional Athletics meets held on 14 September at the Field Force Headquarters, Colombo.

At the 84th Police Inter-Divisional Athletics Meets, the award for the Best Female Athlete was presented to Sachithra Jayakanthan of the Criminal Investigation Division, while the awards for the Best Male Athletes were presented to T.G.S. Wijethunga, A.M.N. Perera, and Hemantha. The Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy for Overall MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the present government, the President’s Fund, which had been turned into a privilege for a selected individual groups, is now being utilized 100% for the people.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the Central Province program held on September 14 at the Kandy District Secretariat to recognize students who showcased outstanding achievements in the 2023 (2024) and 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examinations, representing each subject stream from every district in the island followed by the decision taken by the President’s Fund.

During the event, the Prime Minister presented certificates to the students who excelled in their respe MORE >>

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the annual festival of the historic national shrine of Our Lady of Matara on September 13.

This year marks the 118th annual anniversary of the shrine. On this occasion, a special blessing ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. Jude Nishantha Silva, Bishop of Badulla, and Rev. Dr. Raymond Wickramasinghe, Bishop of Galle on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Thereafter, a special cordial meeting was held between the Prime Minister and interfaith leaders of the Matara region in the main hall of the shrine.

Expressing her felicitations to the historic celebration of the shrine on behalf of the Government and His Excellency the President, the Prime M MORE >>

The Prime Minister & Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made this remark while participating in the official launch of STEM Feed in Sri Lanka, a new in-app destination for credible science, technology, engineering and mathematics content available in TikTok on 11th of September 2025 at ITC Hotel Ratnadipa, Colombo.

This initiative embarks on a new era where TikTok will come together to reimagine how education can be accessed, shared, and strengthened in a digital-first world setting the stage for a transformative initiative aimed at expanding digital learning opportunities for the country’s youth.

Delivering the keynote address the Prime Minister empha MORE >>