Appointment to the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held on July 29 at the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla, with the participation of the Prime Minister.

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO while the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Mr. Nalaka Kaluwawa was appointed as the Vice Chairperson.

The primary objective of establishing this commission is to facilitate collaboration among all relevant ministries in implementing UNESCO’s key focus areas of educat MORE >>

Her Excellency Bonnie Harbach, who served as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (28) at the Prime Minister’s Office, prior to concluding her term of service and departing the country.

During the meeting, attention was drawn to further strengthening bilateral relations. The Ambassador expressed her appreciation regarding Sri Lanka’s longstanding tradition of peaceful elections and stated that she values the current government’s approach.

She also emphasized that the Government of the Netherlands will continue to provide its support in helping Sri Lanka overcome its challenges.

The Prime Minister expr MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing the SIRHA BOCUSE D’OR Sri Lanka 2025 awarding ceremony, held on July 27 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel, Colombo.

The Prime Minister further stated:

"It is not just about food. It is about excellence, about legacy, about identity.

For Sri Lanka, our participation in this global journey is about more than culinary prestige. It is about placing ourselves at the heart of an international conversation. A conversation about creativity, craft, and cultural expression. Since 2011, when we first sent our culinary ambassadors to the global stage, our journey has been marked by dedication, vision, and a strong belief in our potentia MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing the event held at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, on July 27, to unveil the "Kingdom of Kotte Tourism Trail", marking the launch of the "Kingdom of Kotte Tourism Initiative" and "Kotte Green Tourism Network."

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister further stated,

This marks the beginning of a new chapter for Sri Lanka. This project is more than just a tourism trail, it is a journey through history, nature, and heritage. We are presented with an opportunity to reintroduce our capital city to the country and to the world, not only as the administrative heart of Sri Lanka, but also as a location with profound historical depth, cultural richness MORE >>

A proper dialogue about this transformation must take place within society.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that educational reform is not merely about the introduction of a new textbook, but a transformation of the entire system. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in a panel discussion held under the theme “For a Prosperous Nation – Let’s Unite as Women”, organized by the Ratnapura District Women’s Collective of the National People’s Power (NPP), which took place on July 26 at the Ratnapura Town Hall.

During her address to the gathering, the Prime Minister elaborated on the proposed new education reforms:

We have long advoc MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held important diplomatic meetings on 25 July at the Parliament premises, engaging with the Ambassador of Bhutan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee (based in Dhaka), the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Sergey Viktorov (resident in Colombo), the Ambassador of Jordan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Yousef Mustafa Abdelghani (based in New Delhi), the Ambassador of the State of Eritrea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Alem Woldemariam (based in New Delhi), and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev (based in Islamabad). These engagements reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with both regional and international pa MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government will initiate steps to establish a National Industrial Planning Think Tank centered on revitalizing the rural economy and the necessary technical, scientific, and advisory support would be provided through that initiative to strengthen businesses across Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Regional Development Bank (RDB) held on July 25 at the Bandaranayaka Memorial International Conference Hall.

At the event, the official launch of "RDB Quick App" online banking facility and the opening of the exhibition on business product stalls held for three consecutive days were init MORE >>

Mr. H.E. Yusuf TEKIN, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Turkiye, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, on 24 July at Parliament.

Welcoming the Minister, the Prime Minister recalled the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Turkey, particularly in the sphere of economy, global trade and education. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the new proposals in education put forward by Turkey.

The Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration with an emphasis on education, global trade, logistics, energy, tourism and healthcare sectors between the two countries.

The Minister of National Educati MORE >>

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, announced today that Sri Lanka is shifting away from an education system solely focused on pass/fail examination outcomes. The government’s objective is to deliver quality education to children through the introduction of a module-based system.

Prime Minister Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing a media briefing held at the Ministry of Education in Isurupaya today (23), regarding the new education reforms scheduled for implementation in 2026.

The awareness session for media personnel representing various media organizations on the upcoming educational reforms was conducted by M MORE >>

We are in need of developing regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation while ensuring efficacy, safety, data privacy, security, and other ethical considerations in digital technology.

The prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the roundtable discussion on Digital mental health with the global digital mental health network of eMHIC held today (22) at the Temples Trees.

Delivering the keynote address, the Prime Minister stated that the government is committed to integrating digital health solutions within existing mental health services, as a part of its larger agenda of digitization and emphasized the need of developing regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation while ensuring efficacy, MORE >>

Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, who received the 2025 WIPO “Global Award for Intellectual Property,” presented by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency dedicated to intellectual property, innovation, and creativity met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on July 21.

Dr. Chandrasena’s “Smart Drainage System” concept, developed as a solution to open drainage systems clogged by plastic and polythene waste, was selected as a winner at the WIPO Awards Ceremony held in Geneva, Switzerland. Her innovation stood out among 780 organizations from 95 countries.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister extended her congratulations to Dr. Chandrasena. Secretary to the Prim MORE >>

The 2025 Annual Esala Perahera of the Yudaganawa Raja Maha Viharaya in Buttala concluded its street possession yesterday (19).

The final Randoli Perahera commenced its street procession with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Following the enshrinement of the Sacred Relic Casket atop the ceremonial tusker of Wasana, Monaragala District Secretary Mr. Pasan Rathnayake presented the official declaration certifying the successful conduct of this year’s Yudaganawa Esala Perahera to the Chief Sanghanayake of Uva Wellassa and Chief Incumbent of Yudaganawa Raja Maha Viharaya, Venerable Galtemwatte Nandaratana Nayake Thero.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya MORE >>

Steps will be taken to enhance the professionalism of teachers in the future.

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that the goal is to limit the number of students in a classroom to 25–30, emphasizing that it is not possible to deliver quality education in classrooms with around 50 or 60 students.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in a program held on July 19 at the Dakshinapaya Auditorium in Galle, organized to raise awareness among education authorities in the Southern Province regarding the new education reforms.

Addressing the fourth provincial awareness program on the new education refo MORE >>

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that despite the fact that societal tendencies give priority to the monetary value, economics and entrepreneurship should be disciplines rooted in humanity, and the concept of a “care economy” serves as a good example of this approach.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in a program held today (18) at the Ministry of Education to inform officials about the development of modules for financial literacy and entrepreneurship, which are included as subjects under the new educational reforms.

Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, Senior Professor Ha MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that open discussions, suggestions, and criticisms based on factual information concerning the new education reforms are of great importance.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (17) at a special program held at the Western Provincial Council Auditorium to raise awareness among education officials of the Western Province regarding the new education reforms.

Addressing the dialogue, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

It is clear through the ongoing public discourse that society is paying close attention to the new education reforms. There is a significant public interest in this process. That is why many people are presenting various MORE >>

Do not politicize education and children’s lives and spread false propaganda.

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized to prevent from spreading false information that history and Aesthetics subjects have been removed under the new education reforms and politicizing the education and children’s lives in order to exploit for political gain.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (17) during a special program held at the Western Provincial Council Auditorium to raise awareness among Western Province education officials regarding the new education reforms.

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister Dr. Har MORE >>

The official announcement that the total required quantity of school uniform fabric worth LKR 5,171 million for the year 2025 has been fully provided as a donation by the Government of China was made on July 16 at the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla, with the participation of the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

During the occasion, the relevant certificate exchange took place between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, confirming the completion of this donation.

A formal request has already been submitted through the Department of External Resources to the Embassy of the MORE >>

A representative team of TikTok platform in Sri Lanka visited the secretary to the Prime Minister today (16) at the Prime Minister’s office focusing on common issues in the possible areas of using digital platforms, and how TikTok as a digital platform can be used to implement in creating opportunities in economic platforms and digital education going beyond the entertainment.

The representatives pointed out the importance of the Inclusion of Legislation, Research and amendments into the curriculum on the knowledge of digital education and addressing Digital hygiene, and Economic opportunities.

The secretary to the Prime Minister further emphasized on the need for immediate implementation of such collabo MORE >>