Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, received His Excellency Paul Stephens, High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, for a farewell call at the Prime Minister’s Office on 4 August 2025.

Welcoming the High Commissioner, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for his significant contributions in strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure. The High Commissioner commended the Government’s recent initiatives and reaffirmed Australia’s continued support for Sri Lanka’s development efforts.

During the discussion, the Prime Minister elaborated on the Government’s priorities, including strengthening institutional arrangements, reviving previously stalled proj MORE >>

During the awareness-raising campaign on the new education reforms in the Northern Province, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, the Jaffna Sri Nagavihara, and the Jaffna Public Library this morning (03).

The Prime Minister received blessings at the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil this morning and stated that it was a privilege to be able to visit and receive blessings at the Nallur Kovil during the time of its annual festivity.

Visiting the Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre in Jaffna, the Prime Minister engaged in religious observances and met with the Chief Incumbent, Venerable Meegahajandure Siriwimala Nayaka Thero. During the meeting, the Prime Minister briefed Nayaka MORE >>

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the new education reforms, no child will fail, and all children will have the opportunity to continue their education toward higher studies through both academic and vocational streams.

The Prime Minister made these remarks yesterday (02), while addressing a gathering of intellectual professionals from the Northern Province, held at the Jaffna Young Men’s Catholic Association hall.

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further stated,

The new education reform aims to allow students to advance toward higher education through both academic  MORE >>

Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there will be no obstruction whatsoever to university students engaging in protests, struggles, or student politics. However, there will be no forgiveness for those involved in violence or ragging.

The Prime Minister made these remarks during a discussion held with the academic staff, administrative officers, and students following the ceremonial opening of the newly constructed library building at the University of Vavuniya.

The Prime Minister unveiled the commemorative plaque to mark the opening of the new library and also participated in an inspection tour of the new library premises. Special  MORE >>

It is a Shared Responsibility for Our Children build on Everyone’s Insights

The Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new education reform is not owned by the Ministry of Education, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, or Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya but a national responsibility to be fulfilled collectively, through meaningful changes shaped by the understanding, insights, and proposals of all citizens.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (02 August) during an awareness program held at the Northern Province Chief Secretary’s Office Auditorium, organized to brief the educational authorities of the Northern Prov MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the “Women Seeking Justice – Our Past and Future” exhibition held on the afternoon of August 1 at the International Women’s Club, Colombo 07.

The exhibition showcased audio-visual and artistic presentations by Sri Lankan women activists who stand against enforced disappearances, land dispossession, forced evictions, and gender-based violence rooted in patriarchal structures. The primary aim of the event was to highlight the collaborative efforts of women activists from various regions across the country.

This exhibition was a central component of a research project focused on sustaining the struggle for women’s justice in Sri Lanka and fostering re MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of building female leadership in today’s society, stating that the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association possesses the ability to fulfill this need.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the Presidential Girl Guide Awards Ceremony, organized yesterday at the Temple Trees by the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association, which is part of the world’s largest voluntary organization for women.

At the ceremony, the Presidential Girl Guide Award, the highest honoring award a Girl Guide can receive, was presented to 301 girl guides, while the Prime Minister’s Girl Guide Award was presented to 23 individuals.

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අස්ගිරි, මල්වතු උභය මහා විහාරික අනුනාහිමිවරුන් අගමැතිනියට පවසයි

මොළය පමණක් දියණු කරන අධ්‍යාපන ක්‍රමයක් වෙනුවට හදවතත් දියුණු සහකම්පනයෙන් යුතු බෝසත් දරුවන් නිර්මාණය කිරීමට නව අධ්‍යාපන ප්‍රතිසංස්කරණ තුළ දී සැළකිලිමත් වන ලෙස අස්ගිරි, මල්වතු උභය මහා විහාර අනුනායක හිමිවරුන් අග� MORE >>

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 >>