Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that the government service should be digitalized to streamline the public service and create transparency. The Prime Minister stated this while addressing the National ICT Awards organized in celebration of the 26th anniversary of the Chartered Institute for IT, Sri Lanka, held in Colombo yesterday (23) afternoon.

The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, commenting at the event that,

Our government has a vision to digitalize Sri Lanka. The country needs a policy based on developing the information and communication technology industry and creating a digital economy.

The government is focusing on creating digital zones centered on Jaffna, Matara and E MORE >>

Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 23, 2024 –

Ms. Marie-Noëlle Duris, Charge d’Affaires of the French Embassy in Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (23) at the Prime Minister’s Office. During the visit, Ms. Duris emphasized France’s enduring friendship and reiterated continued support for Sri Lanka.

During the discussion the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and France was particularly mentioned and areas of cooperation between the two countries were discussed.

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His Excellency Eric Walsh, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office today (23). The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two nations and explored areas for future collaboration.

High Commissioner Walsh, reiterated Canada’s commitment to maintaining strong bilateral relations. Discussions focused on key areas of development, including strengthening Sri Lanka’s social protection system, fostering women’s entrepreneurship, and the importance of the SME sector in the country’s economy.

The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of inclusivity in Sr MORE >>

Mr. Marc-Andre Franche the UN Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya at her office today. Mr.Franche extended his best wishes to the Prime Minister and reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to assist Sri Lanka in its development Initiatives.

UN offered its support to Sri Lanka’s poverty reduction agenda and digitalisation programme .

The meeting also highlighted the issue of woman empowerment with the UN saying it is keen to assist in the process of empowering women in Sri Lanka.

Also in attendance were Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Mr. Mahinda Gunarathna, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister; Ms. MORE >>

Yesterday (18), Her Excellency Carmen Moreno, Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo. The meeting was an opportunity to reaffirm the strong and enduring relationship between the European Union and Sri Lanka, which is built on mutual respect and cooperation.

Prime Minister Dr.Amarasuriya highlighted the importance of the EU’s continued support for the GSP+ trade scheme, which has been instrumental in boosting Sri Lankan exports. The Prime Minister also outlined her government’s vision to attract more foreign investment by eliminating corruption and strengthening institutions such a MORE >>

A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Mr. Paul Wesley Stephan was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo Yesterday morning (18).

The High Commissioner, extends the good wishes of the Australian government, and then engaged in a discussion on strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Mr. Vimlendra Sharan, representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was held Yesterday morning (18) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Future measures for the development of the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka were discussed at the meeting and attention was drawn to several important aspects of agriculture.

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Takafumi Kadono, the Sri Lanka Director of the Asian Development Bank, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (18) for a discussion. The Prime Minister expressed her gratitude for the support provided by the Asian Development Bank for various development projects in Sri Lanka. She conveyed her hopes for continued support from the Bank to help achieve Sri Lanka’s future development goals.

The meeting was attended by Cholpon Mambetova, Head of Sri Lanka Operations for the Asian Development Bank; Herathbanda Jayasundara, Senior Social Development Officer; Udeni Udugahapattua, Director of the Asian Development Bank Division; and Pradeep Saputantri, Prime Minister’s Secretary. MORE >>

A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and New Zealand High Commissioner Mr. David Gregory Pine was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo this morning (18).

The High Commissioner conveyed the greetings of the New Zealand government to the Prime Minister and also engaged in a discussion on further maintaining the cooperation between the two countries.

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The Sri Lankan national carrom team, which includes players participating in the Carrom World Cup held in the United States of America, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today (18).

Eight athletes along with the team manager will participate representing Sri Lanka in the Sixth Carrom World Cup to be held in San Francisco, California, America from 10th to 17th November 2024.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Institute is providing a financial assistance of 5 million rupees for this tour and its Treasurer Mr. Sujeewa Godaliyadda also participated in this event to symbolically award the same.

Mr. Ranil Abeysinghe is the team manager, and the male players Mohammad Sha MORE >>

In the discussion held today (17) between the Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya and the university student associations, attention was drawn to many unsolved problems faced by the university students so far regarding their studies and student welfare.

A group of representatives from many student associations including the Inter-University Students’ Federation, Students - Mass Power for Right to Education, Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee and all Medical Faculty Student Associations, Inter University Monks’ Federation, Inter Higher National Diploma Students Federation, Ocean University Students’ union, Student Union of Institute of Engineering and Technology, Engineering Faculty Students&r MORE >>

South African High Commissioner His Excellency Sandile Edwin Schalk said that the South African government is giving special focus on strengthening research and development sectors in Sri Lanka.

The African High Commissioner said this during the discussion held at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (15) afternoon, while extending wishes of the South African government to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The areas of improving diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and South Africa, strengthening the manufacturing sector in the country, developing the tourism industry and adopting reforms in the education sector, and the protection of women and children were further discussed.

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Her Excellency Marlar Than Htaik, Ambassador of Myanmar, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

During the meeting, Ambassador Htaik highlighted the longstanding ties between Sri Lanka and Myanmar.

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On October 15 - International White Cane Day, we celebrate the remarkable strength, independence and resilience of visually impaired people.

The white cane symbolizes their freedom to navigate the world with respect and confidence. It highlights the importance and necessity of building an integrated society where accessibility, support and empowerment are at the core.

International White Cane Day was declared with the aim of ensuring that persons with visual impairments enjoy equal and fair opportunities and rights as dignified citizens.

We are committed to upholding the rights of people with visual impairments by improving access to spaces, enhancing educational and employment opportunities, and MORE >>

The United Nations has focused on reforming education and digitizing the public sector in Sri Lanka.

Attention was drawn to this during a discussion held between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and United Nations Assistant Secretary General Ms. Kanni Wignaraja at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (14) afternoon.

Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, offered her best wishes to the Prime Minister.

Special attention was paid to developing cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Nations for the sustainable development of Sri Lanka, supporting community safety, social security, and educational reforms and modernizing the public sector through digi MORE >>

The team participating in the Asian Netball Championship, which is held in India, met the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (14).

The Prime Minister engaged in a friendly discussion with the players of the team and wished them success for their victory.

Dulangi Wannithilaka leads the team this time, and Coach Deepi Nalika Prasadi, Manager Padmini Horanage, Chairperson of the Asian Netball Federation Lakshmi Victoria, Physician of the team Dr. Lal Ekanayake, and Masseur Manoj Darshana join with the team.

For the first time, 14 Asian countries will participate in this championship. The opening ceremony of this year’s tournament will be held on 17th October at 3:00 pm and the tournam MORE >>

The 14-year-old student Fatima Nada, who came from Kattankudy to Colombo by foot cycle, handed over a message to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning (14).

She has handed over this message requesting to take immediate action against the drug menace that has afflicted children and youth and to prevent child abuse.

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