Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the official inauguration of the second day of National AI Expo 2026 held on 30 September at the Monarch Imperial under the theme AI Amplified.

The exhibition was jointly organised by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL providing students with an opportunity to engage with developments in the field of artificial intelligence.

The two day event from 29th and 30th September, brought together more than 60 speakers from 16 countries and representatives from government, industry, startups and academia to showcase products, debate policy and accelerate AI adoption across Sri Lanka.

During the event, the Prime Minister visited the indu MORE >>

We need to produce talented artists, doctors who understand the pain of their patients, and engineers who have a sense of humanity

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government aims to produce not only talented artists, but also doctors who understand the pain of their patients and engineers who possess a strong sense of humanity, emphasizing that aesthetic education plays a vital role in achieving this objective.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on 29 September while attending the opening of Galle Bataduwa Sri Rathanajothi Vidyalaya as a specialized school offering all aesthetic subjects, with the objective of identifying and nurturing the aesthetic talents of children in the Southern  MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that one of the Government’s key objectives is to promote an eco-friendly tourism sector that empowers local communities without harming the environment or cultural heritage, while ensuring that tourism revenue is fairly distributed down to small-scale entrepreneurs in villages. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the occasion of commemoration of World Tourism Day in Western Province.

The National Conference on “Digital Innovation for Sustainable and Culturally Integrated Tourism”, organised jointly by the Western Province Tourism Board and the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology of the University of Kelaniya to mark World Tourism Day 2026, was MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is focusing on revising the VAT imposed on books through the upcoming Budget.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the opening ceremony of the 27th Colombo International Book Fair, organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, which was officially inaugurated today (25 September) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises in Colombo.

The Prime Minister also presided over the presentation of scholarships to students under the “Daru Diriya” Scholarship Fund maintained by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association.

Speaking further, the Prime Minister s MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a high-level delegation of UAE at Parliament on 24 September to discuss the possibility of collaboration to strengthen the TVET sector of Sri Lanka with a view to gradually increase the number of skilled workers demanded by various traditional and emerging industries.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister outlined the Government’s ongoing education reforms, including the introduction of vocational education pathways, and emphasised the Government’s commitment to investing in and upgrading vocational and technical education to equip youth with skills that enable them to pursue employment opportunities both locally and globally. The Prime Minister also highlighted th MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the establishment of the rule of law and ensuring equal access to justice are among the most important commitments made by the Government to the people of Sri Lanka, emphasising that justice must be accessible to all without discrimination.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks today (24 September) at Parliament. The Prime Minister further noted that the constitutional amendment currently under consideration must be viewed within the broader reforms being undertaken to strengthen the justice system as a whole. The Prime Minister noted that improving access to justice cannot be achieved through a single amendment or through reforming one institution alone MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (24 September) that steps are being taken to sustainably manage the salary and pension policy of public officers and pensioners and to provide solutions to salary anomalies that have persisted for many years.

The Prime Minister further stated that, to address these issues, the Commission on Salaries and Pensions of Public Officers was established through Extraordinary Gazette No. 2494/05 dated 22 June 2026.

The Prime Minister pointed out that the key responsibilities of the Commission include making recommendations for structural reforms in the public service as a whole, anticipating future requirements in line with emerging technological and glob MORE >>

It is to develop long-term partnerships that contribute to Sri Lanka’s technological capabilities, knowledge base and human capital while creating opportunities for investors.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the grand finale of Global CIO Forum on 23rd September in Colombo.

The World CIO 200, the flagship global leadership initiative of the Global CIO Forum, brings together Chief Information Officers and technology leaders who are shaping digital transformation across governments, enterprises and societies.

The forum, being held in Colombo from 22 to 24 September, brings together an international technology community for discussions on artificial intelligence, cybe MORE >>

The Prime Minister Meets with IMF delegation

The IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, and accompanying representatives of the IMF met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament on 22 September, with the key objective of sharing the experience and outcomes of Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported programme , with special emphasis on its seventh review .

The Prime Minister noted the progress made in managing the economy amid challenges, emphasizing the Government’s commitment to maintaining economic stability and strengthening resilience despite a sequence of external shocks. Reflecting on the two years progress of the Government after assuming office, the Prime Minister further  MORE >>

Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps have been taken to import and distribute 4,570 Smart Boards to schools across the country under several education modernisation projects.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament today (22) in response to a question raised by Member of Parliament Rohini Kumari Wijerathna.

The Prime Minister stated that, under this programme, 1,000 Smart Boards obtained through the 2024 Telecommunications Regulatory Commission-funded project have already been distributed to 1,000 schools. Of the 900 Smart Boards imported under the China-aid project for 2025–2026, 500 have been provided to scho MORE >>

A special discussion on developing a joint national and regional programme to protect children and young people from the risks they face in the digital environment and on social media was held at the Prime Minister’s Office on September 21, under the patronage of Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, with the participation of representatives of UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).

The discussion emphasised the need to implement future measures on child digital safety across three key areas.

It was agreed that these measures should focus on awareness and empowerment, the “Safety by Design” concept, and legislation and enforcement.

First, attention was focused o MORE >>

The highest “Blue All Round Cord” award for differently abled Girl Guides was conferred by the Prime Minister.

Government committed to ensuring the rights of children with disabilities and providing equal opportunities

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that having a disability or other special needs should never be a barrier to a child’s future, and that the Government is committed to building an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities without barriers, while giving due recognition to the true abilities and talents of every child.

The Prime Minister made these remarks at a ceremony held at Temple Trees on September 20 to recognise Girl Guides who received the MORE >>

A blood donation camp organized by the Welfare Association of the Prime Minister’s Office was successfully held on September 18 at Temple Trees under the patronage of the Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.

The programme was organized as the first social welfare initiative of the newly elected office-bearers of the Welfare Association of the Prime Minister’s Office, following their election.

A large number of officials, including representatives of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Prime Minister’s Security Division, participated in the blood donation camp and donated blood.

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Advance preparedness is essential to control flooding caused by monsoon rains

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work together towards a common, people-oriented objective.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in a discussion held on September 18 at the Western Province Council Auditorium to review the progress of the development project to rehabilitate Rathmalana Kandawala Road and the drainage system on either side of the road, within the Dehiwala–Mount Lavinia Municipal Council limits in the Colombo District.

The project, which commenced o MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a key priority of the Government is to transform Sri Lanka from a country that imports and consumes technological tools developed elsewhere into an innovative nation capable of providing new technological solutions to the world.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (18) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, while participating in the NSF Award Ceremony for Science Popularization 2026, organized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Held under the theme "AI for Safety and Resilience,”the ceremony recognized schoolchildren, teachers, scientists and media personnel who MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wei Huaxiang, at Temple Trees on September 16. Ambassador Wei presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary on August 25, 2026.

The discussion focused on further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China, with particular attention to cooperation in education, digital transformation and development, as the two countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.

Particular attention was given to the Chinese Government’s support for the provision of school uniforms to Sri Lankan students. MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a visiting German parliamentary delegation at Temple Trees on September 16, during their official visit to Sri Lanka.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Germany, with particular attention to trade and investment, renewable energy, education and vocational training, social development, and regional cooperation.

The Prime Minister welcomed the growing high-level engagement between the two countries and highlighted opportunities to further expand economic cooperation. German businesses were also invited to participate in Sri Lanka’s upcoming Trade and Investment Summit and Expo.

Discussions on Sri Lank MORE >>

Government aims to establish a policy framework that provides guidelines and recommendations to address the challenges faced by young people in a scientific and sustainable manner

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new National Youth Policy, being formulated to address the current challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s youth and fulfil their aspirations for the future, is scheduled to be finalised and implemented by the first quarter of 2027.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on September 16, while addressing the 1st National Research Symposium on Youth Development – NRSYD 2026, jointly organised by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, held at MORE >>