Sri Lanka has achieved a remarkable milestone at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, held in Brunei Darussalam from December 4th to 7th, 2024. The nation’s young innovators secured a Runners-Up position and two Merit Awards, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s growing prominence in the global technology landscape.

On January 27, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the students who achieved this remarkable feat at the Prime Minister’s Office. She expressed her appreciation for their outstanding contribution to technological innovation.

These young talents emerged through the Young Computer Scientist (YCS) competition, organized by FITIS in collaboration with the Ministry of Ed MORE >>

Hon.Catherine West, Member of the UK Parliament and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Minister for the Indo-Pacific, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, on January 27, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

During the meeting, Ms.Catherine West and Dr. Amarasuriya engaged in discussions on key government priorities, including poverty eradication, regional development, and economic equity.

The dialogue also addressed Sri Lanka’s digital transformation initiatives and the “Clean Sri Lanka” program, with Dr. Amarasuriya highlighting the importance of social responsibility and inclusive governance in driving national progress.

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The Commanding Officer of the Police Special Task Force, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Senior DIG), and Attorney-at-Law Waruna Jayasundara, met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning (25).

This marks the first official meeting between Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara and the Prime Minister following his appointment as the 13th Commanding Officer of the Special Task Force. The Prime Minister extended her best wishes to Senior DIG Jayasundara on his appointment and expressed confidence in his force leadership.

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While responding to a question raised in the Parliament today (23) Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that the results of Grade 5 scholarships examination, which was suspended due to the leakage of exam papers, will be released in the near future.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further stated that the previous regime had not developed a plan to implement the education reforms presented. “Therefore, we expect to review those reforms, make necessary alternatives for a positive transformation in education and implement it from 2026 onwards”.

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A discussion organized by the Ministry of Environment on the progress of the Parliamentary bill prepared to ensure the rights of indigenous community and to resolve existing legal issues regarding their fundamental rights was held at the Parliament Complex with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 22.01.2025.

Uruwarige Vanniyalaththo, the leader of Vedda community who participated in this discussion explained the historical value of their community and drew the attention of the Prime Minister to the issues they are currently facing. He further mentioned about the Indigenous Rights Act prepared in accordance with the United Nations Charter and pointed out that the issues faced by indigenous people in t MORE >>

Mr. Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss the country’s key development priorities. The meeting centered on education, gender equality, and regional inclusivity, highlighting the needs to address national challenges and drive sustainable progress.

A major focus of the discussion was enhancing access to quality education, particularly through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. Both parties emphasized the importance of aligning TVET with mainstream education to create diverse career pathways for students.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that former governments that exploited the people for personal agendas find it difficult to comprehend a populist political culture. She made this statement while speaking on the first day (21) of the two-day debate in Parliament on the Clean Sri Lanka program.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who spoke further, said:

"Ever since the day Parliament convened, I have been wondering what the role of this opposition is and for what purpose this opposition is speaking. To understand what their plan is. They do not take the issues seriously. They shout for no reason, they have become an opposition that cannot understand the dignity of Parliament or what the parliamen MORE >>

All together with the Chinese New Year festival, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly organized a celebration to mark the occasion in Colombo. The inaugural ceremony took place on January 19 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

During the event, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a congratulatory message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, for the occasion of the Chinese New Year. The celebration was attended by former President Maithripala Sirisena, former Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Industry Minister Sunil Handunnetti, Deputy Minister Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma and other pol MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that it is the Government’s intention to provide justice to the people who are deprived of the same due to rewards and sponsorships. The Premier made this statement at the occasion of declaring the renovated Court of Appeal building to the public today (18).

The renovations of the building were carried out by the expense of People’s Republic of China in the form of a total donation.

Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister emphasized the symbolic importance of the Court of Appeal, calling it a testament to the country’s commitment to justice, fairness, and equality. She mentioned:

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Mr. Charles Callanan, Director of the South Asia Multi-Country Office of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office. The discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between UNOPS and the Government of Sri Lanka in key development areas. The meeting covered initiatives to enhance digitalization in critical sectors, improve governance, and address environmental and logistical challenges.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to modernize Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector through digital solutions to improve accessibility and efficiency. Mr. Callanan assured UNOPS’ support for this  MORE >>

H.E. Khalid Hamoud Nasser Alkahtani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, and Mr. José Ignacio Sánchez Amor, Chief Observer of the Election Observation Mission of the European Union (EU) and Member of the European Parliament, met with the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office on 16th January.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the government’s primary objective in the first two years is to uplift the economy. Areas such as trade, tourism, and administration are also being prioritized.

H.E. Carmen Moreno, Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka, and the Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka, accompanied Mr. Sánchez Am MORE >>

A special meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and members of the Voice of plantation people organization was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today (16).

In this meeting, issues related to fundamental rights including land, housing and education of Malaiyaha plantation workers, a marginalized community of Tamils living in the Southern and Western provinces of the country were discussed.

The Prime Minister paid special attention to the declaration of basic demands of the Malaiyaha people and said that she would directly intervene in the matter of education and vocational training facilities of their children. “The demands regarding infrastructure facilities, land and housing will be  MORE >>

The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, called on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today (16).

At this first official meeting between them following his appointment as the Army Commander, Prime Minister congratulated Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo on his appointment as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.

Meanwhile, the first official meeting between Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and the Prime Minister following his appointment as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy also took place at the Prime Minister’s Office today (16). The Prime Minister congratulated Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on his appoin MORE >>

The traditional Thai Pongal festival, a celebration of the harvest, was observed at the Prime Minister’s Office on January 14 under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya.

The event highlighted the rich cultural heritage of Thai Pongal, with traditional rituals such as the preparation of Pongal rice. The celebration also featured dance and singing performances by officials from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputhanthri, and several officials of the Prime Minister’s Office were attended to the celebration.

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The Thai Pongal festival, celebrated annually by the Hindu community in January, embodies the noble values of appreciation and gratitude. This festival serves to express gratitude to nature, particularly to the Sun God, for providing the energy essential for agricultural activities from sowing to harvest.

As creations of nature, we cannot progress without acknowledging its role in our lives. It is a fundamental human quality to be grateful for the blessings we receive from nature. Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture, with the significant responsibility of steering the nation toward a period of renewal. This requires structural, policy, and attitudinal changes. The government has undertaken this important process and is co MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the international leaders of the Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, at the Parliament Complex on January 10.

The Commander of the Salvation Army in Sri Lanka, Colonel Nihal Hettiarachchi, and several other representatives also participated in the event.

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The newly appointed Heads of Mission of Sri Lanka met with the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss avenues for strengthening diplomatic collaboration.

The discussions focused on expanding trade, tourism, and other key areas of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of enhancing trade relations and exploring new opportunities for Sri Lankan products in global markets. She highlighted the need to establish a stronger presence in emerging markets while promoting greater visibility for local industries to ensure sustainable economic growth.

The Heads of Mission delegation included Ms. R.S. Khan Azard, Ambassador-d MORE >>

The government has highlighted concerns about individuals conducting business in the country while on tourist visas. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that engaging in business activities on a tourist visa is not legally permitted, and the government will take appropriate legal action against such incidents.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in response to a question raised by an opposition member during the parliamentary session held on January 8.

She elaborated:

"The number of Israeli nationals who visited Sri Lanka last year was 25,514. The Department of Immigration and Emigration’s computer system records their arrivals as Israeli nationals, but it does not classify indiv MORE >>