Mr. Mathew Verghis, World bank Regional Director for Prosperity in South Asia, met with Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister, at the Prime Minister’s Office. Discussions focused on Sri Lanka’s current economic outlook, ongoing reforms, and potential areas for enhanced collaboration between the world bank and the Government of Sri Lanka.

During the discussions, the World Bank delegation expressed appreciation for the progress made in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process and commended the government’s recent budget speech - 2025 as a positive step towards economic recovery. They underscored the importance of effective policy implementation and highlighted the Prime Minister’s O MORE >>

Ms. Helena McLeod, Deputy Director General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka on the 20th February.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to engage in constructive discussions on key areas of cooperation, particularly in advancing green economic development and sustainability initiatives in Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Amarasuriya welcomed Ms. McLeod and her delegation, expressing appreciation for GGGI’s continued support toward promoting sustainable growth in the country. The discussions focused several crucial topics, including the role of sustainable financing mechanisms MORE >>

Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, today at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

Discussions focused on further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, emphasizing the historical ties and mutual interests that continue to underpin their diplomatic engagement.

Minister Khaleel commended Sri Lanka for its remarkable progress in economic recovery and expressed confidence in the country’s resilience. Both leaders acknowledged the pivotal role of the tourism sector in their respective economies and explored potential avenues to enhance cooperation in promoting t MORE >>

Dr. Surendrakumar Bagde, Director General of the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) and Head of the Indian delegation, paid a courtesy call to Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Sri Lankan Parliament on February 18, 2025.

The discussion centered on initiating a collaborative capacity-building programme for Sri Lankan civil servants, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NCGG and the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA).

The meeting focused on enhancing the professional capabilities of Sri Lanka’s civil servants to ensure more effective, efficient, and citizen-centric public service delivery. Prime Minister Dr. Amara MORE >>

A special program organized by the Organ Transplant Unit of Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital in commemoration of National Organ Donation Day was held at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital on February 18, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

National Organ Donation Day is observed annually on February 18, and this year marks the seventh consecutive commemoration of this significant occasion.

As part of the program, the Prime Minister paid tribute to organ donors by lighting a ceremonial lamp at the memorial plaque dedicated to them within the hospital premises.

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

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This was stated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament today (18) that teacher transfers are implemented only by the Teacher Transfer Board and there is no political influence involved.

Responding to a question raised by the opposition, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further elaborated as follows:

Zonal Education Directors have been informed through a letter to temporarily assign surplus teachers from provincial and national schools according to the vacancies existing in national and provincial schools.

We are working to fill the vacancies based on subject requirements. We plan to fill the available va MORE >>

The allocated funds for improving the standard of education in the country are as follows:

* It has been proposed to increase the meal allowance for preschool children from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100 per meal to enhance their nutritional intake, with an allocation of Rs. 1,000 million for this initiative.

* An allocation of Rs. 80 million has been proposed for the development of selected Early Childhood Development Centers.

* A sum of Rs. 100 million has been proposed to increase the existing allowance for preschool teachers by Rs. 1,000, in recognition of their dedicated service.

* Rs. 100 million has been allocated for improving school infrastructure, while an additional Rs. 135 million h MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, speaking at the Mullaitivu Town Hall on February 16, emphasized that the government will not allow a legal system that serves only the powerful, nor will it tolerate individuals taking the law into their own hands.

The Prime Minister further stated that, starting next year, efforts will be undertaken to transform the school system by introducing modernized learning methods for children and ensuring comprehensive training for teachers, thereby creating an environment where children can learn with joy and confidence.

The current government firmly believes that educational reform is fundamental to national progress. Sustainable change can only be achieved through the collabor MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited the German Industrial Training Institute in Kilinochchi, which operates under the German Industrial Training Institute in Moratuwa, on the16th February.

The Prime Minister’s visit aimed to assess the challenges faced by vocational training institutions operating under the government’s education, higher education, and vocational education development program, which remains a key priority of the current administration.

During discussions with officials, attention was drawn to the existing challenges and areas requiring development at the German Industrial Training Institute in Kilinochchi. Topics covered included the courses offered, issues related to acad MORE >>

The budget we are presenting is focused on the needy.

While addressing a public meeting held in the Manpai, ​​Jaffna (15), Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that women’s representation in Parliament should be 50% and that arrangements should be made to send a woman to Parliament from Jaffna.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further commented that, the year 2024 is a crucial year for the people of this country. On two occasions, the people came together to change the history of this country. In the first instance, a person born from the peasantry became the President of the country. A few months later, you changed the Parliament.

“Thus in the ruling party of this parliamen MORE >>

"The opposition is afraid to go among the people and is trying to overthrow the government—this is a dream.

On February 17, we will present a budget for the poor."

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a group of opposition MPs have requested the Election Commission to postpone the local government election.

She made this statement while addressing a public meeting held at the Mahaweli Theater in Aralaganwila 14th January.

Speaking further, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said:

"This government was elected by the people, and the people will protect it. They voted for this government in the last election with the expectation of transforming the c MORE >>

2024 මහ මැතිවරණයෙන් ඔබ තෝර ගත්තේ ඔබව නියෝජනය කරන්න පුළුවන් සරල පිරිසක්.

රජයේ සහතික මිලට ගොවියාගෙන් වී මිලදී ගන්නා බවත් ගොවියා මෙන්ම පාරිභෝගිකයාද ආරක්ෂා කර ගැනීමට වී වලට සහතික මිලක් රජය විසින් ලබා දුන් බවත් අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය ආචාර්ය හරිනි අමරසූරිය පැවසුවාය.

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The inauguration ceremony of the renovated library at Kopai Teachers’ College, Jaffna, was held on January 15 under the patronage of the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Established in 1923 as the Government Teachers’ Training College, this institution marked its centenary in 2023.

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

"Teachers play a crucial role in driving educational reforms. Education should build a strong and meaningful relationship between teachers and students. This transformation must be achieved through the collective efforts of principals, teachers, and education admin MORE >>

The future of all children is determined by the attitudes and actions of teachers, and the teacher-student relationship must be of the highest quality, stated Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The Prime Minister made this statement this morning (15) while participating in the 25th anniversary celebration of the National College of Education in Kopai, Jaffna.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further elaborated on her views during the event:

A high-quality education system is essential to achieving our national aspirations and fostering a truly civilized and developed country. We have initiated the process of implementing qualitative reforms in the country’s education system.
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"Our responsibility is to cultivate ethical and capable leadership in society through quality education."

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, emphasized the necessity of providing a high-quality education to every child in Sri Lanka.

The Prime Minister made this statement while participating in an inspection tour of Jaffna Hindu College on January 15.

During the visit, the Prime Minister engaged in a cordial discussion with students and teachers and toured the school’s museum, which showcases the institution’s rich Hindu cultural heritage.

A report outlining the school’s achievements and act MORE >>

Enhancing the professionalism of teachers and equipping them with modern educational knowledge is a priority of the government.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the teacher training education provided through the college system in Sri Lanka has remained unchanged for the past 15 years. These institutions play a vital role in shaping the educators responsible for the future of the nation’s children.

She made these remarks while addressing "PULATHISIYA THARUNAI" the Pulathisipura National College of Education celebration, organized by the College Alumni Association at the Teachers Training College of Education, Polonnaruwa, in commemoration of its 25th anniversary.

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Our aim is to create an education system where children do not fall behind or get lost through educational transformation, said the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The Prime Minister stated this at a meeting held at the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat on February 14 to discuss the issues facing the education sector in the Polonnaruwa District.

The Prime Minister further commented, " Something needs to be done for children who are falling through education No child should be allowed to fall through the cracks. However, vocational education should not be seen as merely a remedy for struggling students. That is not how we should think about  MORE >>

A visit to inspect the current status of the Trilingual National School under construction in Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa with the assistance of the Government of India and a special discussion on the future work of the school was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 14th February.

The Prime Minister’s attention was drawn towards the construction work of this school, which was being built with the aim of providing education to all children representing all ethnic groups and religions in the region, had been slow for several years.

The construction company pointed out that the front building, which is being built under Indian Government funds, is completed up to 75% and the rem MORE >>