Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Deputy President of Kenya, H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, on 3 November 2026, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong and longstanding relations between Sri Lanka and Kenya. They discussed various avenues for further strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of agriculture, trade and investment, as well as climate financing.

The discussion also focused on exploring opportunities to enhance economic engagement, strengthen cooperation in addressing climate change challenges and facilitate access to climate finance. Both sides expressed t MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders and representatives of Rwanda, Jamaica and Uganda on 3 November 2026, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Prime Minister met with the President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame, during which both leaders emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of economic cooperation, trade and investment. They also discussed the potential to explore new avenues for collaboration and enhance economic engagement between the two countries.

Following that, Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya also met with the Prime Minister of MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Official Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held on 3 November 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda.

The opening session featured addresses by His Majesty the King, Chairman of CHOGM, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda,Mr. Gaston Browne, the Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey, and the Prime Minister of Samoa, representing the former Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth.

In his opening remarks, the Chairman of CHOGM the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda,Mr. Gaston Browne emphasised the importance of ensuring inclusive development across all Commonwealth member states, irrespective of their size. He also  MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the “The Value of Vision – Global Summit for Eye Health and Exhibition” and the Commonwealth Leaders and CEOs’ Summit on 2 November 2026, during her official visit to Antigua and Barbuda for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Addressing the High-Level Segment of the Global Summit for Eye Health, the Prime Minister highlighted Sri Lanka’s longstanding commitment to universal healthcare, emphasising that eye health is an essential component of the country’s free public healthcare system. She also highlighted initiatives to promote eye care among children and young people, including school-based vision screening programmes and t MORE >>

The initial discussion regarding the “Initiative for Child Online Safety and Digital Wellbeing” was held this afternoon (November 02) at Temple Trees. The preliminary meeting convened key identified ministries to review their respective roles and scope of work on this subject, aiming to lay the groundwork for a cohesive inter-ministerial national approach and framework.

This initiative serves as a crucial step toward creating a safe digital environment for children by protecting them from online exploitation, cyberbullying, and various digital threats. Furthermore, the framework developed through these discussions will be presented at an upcoming Ministerial Roundtable Discussion chaired by Hon. Prime Minister on December MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Commonwealth Women’s Forum (CWF) on 2 November 2026, addressing the Plenary 01 Opening Session under the theme “Advancing Gender Equality: Investment in a Prosperous and Resilient Commonwealth.”

Addressing the forum, the Prime Minister stressed that women’s leadership is fundamental to global resilience, stating that “Women’s leadership is no longer merely an equality target; it is a condition for global survival.”

Highlighting the growing challenges posed by geopolitical instability, gender-based violence, technology-facilitated abuse and climate change, she emphasised the need for intersectional responses grounded in the real MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived at V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua on 02nd of November to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026.

Upon her arrival, the Prime Minister was received by Mr. Michael Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda.

During her visit, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to participate in the Commonwealth Women’s Forum.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka today (31 October) from Bandaranaike International Airport to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

During her visit from 31 October to 6 November 2026, the Prime Minister is scheduled to engage with Commonwealth leaders and participate in discussions on matters of shared interest to Commonwealth member states.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest at the 78th Annual General Meeting and Convention of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA), held at the Shangri-La Colombo on 30 October 2026.

The event brought together government representatives, veterinary professionals, academics, policymakers and international partners to recognise the contribution of the veterinary profession to public health, food security, animal welfare and sustainable development.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasised that veterinary medicine is an integral part of national development, extending beyond animal healthcare to protecting public health, preventing diseases transmitted between ani MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the launch of the Sri Lanka AgriConnect Joint Implementation Plan on 30 October in Colombo. The initiative aims to modernise the agricultural sector through digitalisation and strengthen its contribution to the national economy.

AgriConnect, a World Bank Group initiative, is being implemented through a partnership between the Government of Sri Lanka, the World Bank Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). It aims to transform smallholder farming, create employment opportunities and strengthen global food security.

The Sri Lanka AgriConnect Joint Implementation Plan was officially launched at the event, attended by Minister of Agr MORE >>

ආපදාවකදී ජනතාවට සහන සැලසීම සිදුකරනවා සේ ම නැවත එවැනි ආපදා ඇති නොවන පරිදි අවශ්‍ය පූර්ව ආරක්ෂණ හා සංවර්ධන ක්‍රියාමාර්ග ගැනීම රජයේ වගකීම වන බව අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය ආචාර්ය හරිනි අමරසූරිය ප්‍රකාශ කළා ය.

රත්මලාන - කඳවල මාර්ගය සහ අදාළ නිර්මිතයන් සංවර්ධනය කිරීමේ ව්‍යාපෘතියේ සමාරම්භය වෙනුව MORE >>

Quality Education Shapes Good Citizens

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that good citizens are essential to building a developed nation and that quality education plays a vital role in shaping responsible citizens.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the ceremony to hand over the newly constructed building at Ihala Puliyankulama Vidya Chakrawarthi Maha Vidyalaya in Puttalam to the students on 29 October, under the Primary School Modernisation Project.

The Prime Minister stated that one of the Government’s key objectives is to eliminate disparities in physical resources among schools, whether they are rural or urban, popular or less popular, and to ensure MORE >>

Quality Education Is Every Child’s Right

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that the benefits of education should not be limited to a particular segment of society, and that a child’s future should be determined not by the economic circumstances or the area in which they live, but by their efforts and the opportunities available to develop their abilities.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating as the Chief Guest at the centenary celebration of Kekunagolla National School in Kurunegala.

Stating that a hundred years represents not merely a milestone in a school’s history, but a long journey intertwined with the dreams, aspirations, dedication and  MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest at the University of Colombo International Conference 2026 on 28 October

The conference is held under the theme ’Advancing an Inclusive Future through AI, Sustainability and Innovation’ and will be held on 28–29 October 2026 at the Main Auditorium, UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.

Addressing the conference, the Prime Minister highlighted the vital role of universities and research institutions in shaping the country’s future by generating knowledge, promoting critical thinking and developing solutions to national challenges.

She emphasised that ensuring equitable access to quality edu MORE >>

The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, met with the Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, Mr. Eric Meyer and the accompanying delegation on 27 October at Temple Trees.

Welcoming the Ambassador, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya acknowledged the longstanding contribution of the Fulbright Scholarship Programme towards strengthening educational and academic cooperation between the two countries and emphasized the importance of further enhancing the programme.

Both sides discussed opportunities to expand bilateral trade and economic relations, strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector, and promote Sri Lanka as a destination for American tourists. The importance of enhancing maritime s MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the inaugural ceremony of the Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management (Honours) Degree Programme at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM) in Colombo on 27 October 2026. The first batch of the degree programme comprises 65 students.

Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister stated that the launch of the degree programme marks a historic milestone for SLITHM, reflecting the institution’s evolution from a centre of vocational excellence into a recognised contributor to higher education and professional development in Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister emphasised that tourism is far more than an economic activity. It serves as a bri MORE >>

The Most Venerable Hantane Dhammagavesi Thero, Rajakiya pandith and Shashtrapathi, founder of the Arathi Spiritual Hermitage in Morawaka, and Chief Incumbent of the three temples and Buddhist institutions namely the Dhamma Vihara Centre in Biyagama, the Dhammanikethana Buddhist Centre in Kotigala, Kegalle, and the Siri Dhammarathana Dhamma Research and Bhikkhu Training Centre in Sinharagama, has been conferred the title of Anunayaka of the Amarapura Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabha of the Maha Vihara.

The religious ceremony to confer the Akthaptra was held on 27 October at the Lotus Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of the Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawa MORE >>