Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met today (May 05) with Mr. Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division of the European External Action Service, as part of the ongoing GSP+ Monitoring Mission.

The Prime Minister welcomed the EU delegation and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union, particularly through the GSP+ framework. Discussions focused on key government priorities including poverty alleviation, digital transformation, and the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.

Dr. Amarasuriya also emphasized the government’s ongoing reconciliation efforts and highlighted current legal reform priorities, including legislation to combat drug traffick MORE >>

Hon. Gen Nakatani, Minister of Defense of Japan paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at Temple Trees on May 4.

The discussion took place in the spirit of long-standing bilateral friendship and focused on strengthening cooperation between Japan and Sri Lanka, particularly in the areas of defense and regional security. Minister Nakatani extended his congratulations to the Prime Minister on behalf of the Government of Japan and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to collaborative efforts in ensuring peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.

He also emphasized Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in maritime security and regional connectivity.

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Those who profited from irregularities are resisting the new reforms of the government.

The government has a structured plan in place to provide lasting solutions to the challenges faced by the people.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that those who benefited from irregular and unregulated systems are currently opposing the reform efforts of the government and that the government possesses a coherent and methodical strategy aimed at addressing the public’s concerns through sustainable and permanent solutions, rather than offering temporary responses.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (03 May), while addressing a public gathering held in the municipalities of Kaduwela a MORE >>

The tragedy of the university student underscores the breakdown of social relations.

Celebrate the Victory of May 7 Peacefully and ensure that our newly appointed members are prepared to commence their duties.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the victory commemorated on May 7 should be celebrated in a democratic and peaceful manner, while also urging the public to stand firmly against corruption in all sectors of society.

The prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a series of public gatherings held on May 2 in the areas of Homagama, Kirivaththuduwa, Dampe, Nawalamulla, and Magammana.

Addressing the gatherings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya furt MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the removal of landmines in the Northern and Eastern provinces not only constitute the elimination of physical threats and danger but also address a national imperative aimed at restoring the dignity, livelihoods, and peaceful living conditions of the people.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the event of Donor Coordination and Appreciation Ceremony of the Operational Program for removal of Landmine organized by the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, held today (02) at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo.

I extend my sincere gratitude to all the partnerships that are involved in this humanitarian cause of the remo MORE >>

Let us commemorate the 139th International Workers’ Day in a year marked by progress and under a government that represents the will of the people, putting an end to a painful chapter in history where the working class endured hardship, sacrifice, and struggle marked by blood and sweat.

Marking a historic turning point, we celebrate the May Day for this year under a people’s government that rises against five years of oppression by the ruling class, overthrowing corrupted politics.

Amidst nepotism, and political favoritism that subjected the working force to injustice, year 2024 marks a year of courageous decisions, a determined effort to rebuild a nation that was dragged into an abyss, overturning the enti MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, even if independent groups are formed and contested under different symbols, the people of this country will not grant them an opportunity unless the conduct, vision, and behavior of the opposition change.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on 30th April, addressing public gatherings held in Kalapaluwawa, Pothuarawa, Akuregoda, and Borallugoda.

Addressing the gatherings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

We are about to face an election for the third time within six months. We are preparing to exercise our votes. Only six more days remain.

This is an opportunity for us to establish the necessary leadership at the  MORE >>

There have been numerous discussions and dialogues successfully conducted across various sectors, but it is now crucial to move beyond conversation and focus on strengthening the implementation.

Such collaborative effort like GGGI initiates in leading Sri Lanka towards a resilient and sustainable finance.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the Sri Lanka climate finance awareness session on advancing sustainable finance and carbon markets for climate action held today (30) at hotel Marriott Bonvoy in Colombo City Center.

The awareness session was organized by the Prime Minister’s Office with the collaboration of the ministry of Environment and Global Green Growth Institut MORE >>

ජාතික මට්ටමින් ටයිකෝට් ඇදගෙන කළ හොරකම් ප්‍රාදේශිය සභා මට්ටමින් එළිපිට සිදුකළ බවත් ඉදිරියට එවැන්නක් සිදුවීමට ඉඩ නොතබන බවත් අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය ආචාර්ය හරිනි අමරසූරිය පැවසුවාය.

හොරණ සහ බුලත්සිංහල ප්‍රදේශවල පැවති ජනහමු අමතමින් අග්‍රාමාත්‍යවරිය මේ බව පැවසීය.

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Speaking at the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Amarapura Ariyavansa Saddhamma Yukthika Nikaya, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya humbly requested.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there is a contemporary need to develop the Pirivena and Bhikkhu education and that the government is seeking the revered guidance of Maha Sangha in that cause.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Amarapura Ariyavansa Saddhamma Yukthika Nikaya today (29) at the Sri Subodhi Rajarama Mulasthana Maha Vihara in Bombuwala, Kalutara.

During the event, the Prime Minister honored sixty-three venerable members of the Maha Sangha who had re MORE >>

Let us all unite and transform our city into the most beautiful city. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the NPP unites everyone without any discrimination to achieve one objective in mind.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing public gatherings held on April 28 in Dematagoda, Kotahena, Maradana, and Kompannaveediya in the Colombo District.

Addressing the gatherings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further stated:

The annual revenue of the Colombo Municipal Council is Rs. 30 billion. Colombo possesses a wealthy municipal council so the municipal council is possessed by everything they need. Hence, how much could these areas be developed by the municipal cou MORE >>

While we extend our best wishes to the students who passed the GCE A/L examination, the government is ready to initiate a procedure for those who could not pass.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the current government has removed the political protection that existed for corruption and crime for the past seventy-five years.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing public gatherings held yesterday (27) in the areas of Suriyawewa, Hungama, and Tangalle in the Hambantota District.

Addressing the gatherings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

We have ended the political protection that existed for seventy-five years providing shelter for corru MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that for the first time in history, mosques in Kandy opened their doors to accommodate the needs of devotees visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and that people have now started to think of themselves as all are Sri Lankans beyond dividing into ethnicities and religions.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a public gathering held in the Paragahadeniya area in Kurunegala.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further stated:

This country is undergoing a transformation we expected,so accordingly, we must operate in new ways. People are beginning to feel that we must work towards a new transformation. We can see this change ev MORE >>

Recruitments of teachers will be conducted based on the Vacancies in the future.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that teacher recruitment in the past had not been conducted in an appropriate manner, and that in the future, teachers would be recruited based on actual vacancies.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the public gatherings held on April 26 in Polgahawela, Weerambugedara, Piduruwella, Pillesse, Mawathagama, and Paragahadeniya in the Kurunegala District.

Addressing the gatherings, Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya further stated:

The government is actively identifying challenges across all sectors, proposing solutions, and appointing the necess MORE >>

What we expect through the Educational Reforms is to Utilize the human capital effectively.

Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the most valuable resource of our country is its human capital, and that the purpose of educational reforms is to utilize this human resource more effectively.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the 30th Anniversary Celebrations of the Polgolla Devapala Vidyalaya in Kurunegala, held on April 26 at the school’s main hall.

The Prime Minister further stated:

The education in our country is given a higher priority. That is why, even amidst the difficultie MORE >>

The ceremony of presenting, the official decree of Sannas Patra in appointing the Chief Judicial Sanghanayaka of the Kurunegala Province of Sri Lanka Amarapura Siri Saddhamma Yukthika Mathara Maha Nikaya to the Venerable Thissawa Sumanananda Nayaka Thero was held on today (26) at Karathana Gal lena Viharaya.

Following the reading of the official decree by the Chief Secretary to the Sri Lanka Amarapura Siri Saddhamma Yukthika Matara Maha Nikaya, Venerable Beragama Wimalatissa Thero, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presented the Sannas Patra to Venerable Thissawa Sumanananda Thero. The presentation of the Vijinipatha, a ceremonial fan, was carried out by Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation, Namal Karunaratn MORE >>

Contracts Given to Political Cronies in Local Government to Be Ended.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the training of teachers required for the new education reforms will commence in May, and that contracts granted to political cronies in local government institutions will be brought to an end following the upcoming local government elections.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing public gatherings held in the areas of Mirigama, Minuwangoda, and Katana in the Gampaha District.

Addressing the gatherings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

From birth to death, all the aspects of life a person are handled by local government institutions.  MORE >>

The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, paid a solemn visit to the Embassy of the Vatican in Colombo today (25) to offer condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of the Archbishop of Buenos Aires and the regional leader in Argentina, His Holiness Pope Francis.

During the visit, Dr. Amarasuriya signed the book of condolence, expressing deep sorrow over the demise of the beloved spiritual leader and extending heartfelt sympathies to the Catholic community both in Sri Lanka and around the world:

The Prime Minister was received by the Archbishop Brian N. Udaigwe, Apostolic Nuncio of the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican Embassy in Colombo and other officials.
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