It is to develop long-term partnerships that contribute to Sri Lanka’s technological capabilities, knowledge base and human capital while creating opportunities for investors.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the grand finale of Global CIO Forum on 23rd September in Colombo.

The World CIO 200, the flagship global leadership initiative of the Global CIO Forum, brings together Chief Information Officers and technology leaders who are shaping digital transformation across governments, enterprises and societies.

The forum, being held in Colombo from 22 to 24 September, brings together an international technology community for discussions on artificial intelligence, cybe MORE >>

The Prime Minister Meets with IMF delegation

The IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, and accompanying representatives of the IMF met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament on 22 September, with the key objective of sharing the experience and outcomes of Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported programme , with special emphasis on its seventh review .

The Prime Minister noted the progress made in managing the economy amid challenges, emphasizing the Government’s commitment to maintaining economic stability and strengthening resilience despite a sequence of external shocks. Reflecting on the two years progress of the Government after assuming office, the Prime Minister further  MORE >>

Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps have been taken to import and distribute 4,570 Smart Boards to schools across the country under several education modernisation projects.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament today (22) in response to a question raised by Member of Parliament Rohini Kumari Wijerathna.

The Prime Minister stated that, under this programme, 1,000 Smart Boards obtained through the 2024 Telecommunications Regulatory Commission-funded project have already been distributed to 1,000 schools. Of the 900 Smart Boards imported under the China-aid project for 2025–2026, 500 have been provided to scho MORE >>

A special discussion on developing a joint national and regional programme to protect children and young people from the risks they face in the digital environment and on social media was held at the Prime Minister’s Office on September 21, under the patronage of Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, with the participation of representatives of UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).

The discussion emphasised the need to implement future measures on child digital safety across three key areas.

It was agreed that these measures should focus on awareness and empowerment, the “Safety by Design” concept, and legislation and enforcement.

First, attention was focused o MORE >>

The highest “Blue All Round Cord” award for differently abled Girl Guides was conferred by the Prime Minister.

Government committed to ensuring the rights of children with disabilities and providing equal opportunities

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that having a disability or other special needs should never be a barrier to a child’s future, and that the Government is committed to building an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities without barriers, while giving due recognition to the true abilities and talents of every child.

The Prime Minister made these remarks at a ceremony held at Temple Trees on September 20 to recognise Girl Guides who received the MORE >>

A blood donation camp organized by the Welfare Association of the Prime Minister’s Office was successfully held on September 18 at Temple Trees under the patronage of the Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.

The programme was organized as the first social welfare initiative of the newly elected office-bearers of the Welfare Association of the Prime Minister’s Office, following their election.

A large number of officials, including representatives of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Prime Minister’s Security Division, participated in the blood donation camp and donated blood.

Prime Minister’s Media Division MORE >>

Advance preparedness is essential to control flooding caused by monsoon rains

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work together towards a common, people-oriented objective.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in a discussion held on September 18 at the Western Province Council Auditorium to review the progress of the development project to rehabilitate Rathmalana Kandawala Road and the drainage system on either side of the road, within the Dehiwala–Mount Lavinia Municipal Council limits in the Colombo District.

The project, which commenced o MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a key priority of the Government is to transform Sri Lanka from a country that imports and consumes technological tools developed elsewhere into an innovative nation capable of providing new technological solutions to the world.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (18) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, while participating in the NSF Award Ceremony for Science Popularization 2026, organized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Held under the theme "AI for Safety and Resilience,”the ceremony recognized schoolchildren, teachers, scientists and media personnel who MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wei Huaxiang, at Temple Trees on September 16. Ambassador Wei presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary on August 25, 2026.

The discussion focused on further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China, with particular attention to cooperation in education, digital transformation and development, as the two countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.

Particular attention was given to the Chinese Government’s support for the provision of school uniforms to Sri Lankan students. MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a visiting German parliamentary delegation at Temple Trees on September 16, during their official visit to Sri Lanka.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Germany, with particular attention to trade and investment, renewable energy, education and vocational training, social development, and regional cooperation.

The Prime Minister welcomed the growing high-level engagement between the two countries and highlighted opportunities to further expand economic cooperation. German businesses were also invited to participate in Sri Lanka’s upcoming Trade and Investment Summit and Expo.

Discussions on Sri Lank MORE >>

Government aims to establish a policy framework that provides guidelines and recommendations to address the challenges faced by young people in a scientific and sustainable manner

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new National Youth Policy, being formulated to address the current challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s youth and fulfil their aspirations for the future, is scheduled to be finalised and implemented by the first quarter of 2027.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on September 16, while addressing the 1st National Research Symposium on Youth Development – NRSYD 2026, jointly organised by the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, held at MORE >>

​ලබන වසරේ ජූනි-ජූලි මාසවලට පෙර විශේෂ ඩෙංගු මර්දන ව්‍යාපෘති ආරම්භ කරන්න

​පසුගිය වසරවල සංඛ්‍යා ලේඛන හා ප්‍රස්ථාර සටහන් නිරීක්ෂණය කිරීමේදී සෑම වසරකම ජූනි සහ ජූලි මාසවල ඩෙංගු රෝගීන් වාර්තා වීමේ ඉහළ යාමක් පෙන්නුම් කරන බැවින්, එය අවම කරගැනීම සඳහා ලබන වසරේ ජූනි මාසයට පෙර සිටම විශේෂ � MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka, with a 95-year legacy of universal suffrage, has embarked on a new path strengthened by technology and firmly grounded in the rule of law.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a special commemorative event organised by the Election Commission to mark the International Day of Democracy, held on September 15 at the Centre for Banking Studies of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in Rajagiriya.

A commemorative stamp and first-day cover were also unveiled at the event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Election Commission’s electronic services (e-Services).

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stat MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the primary objective of the Government’s new education reforms is to develop a future generation equipped with global knowledge, inner strength and the capacity to provide leadership to society.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while meeting a group of students from Eravur Rahmaniya Maha Vidyalaya, Batticaloa, during their educational visit to the Presidential Secretariat and the President’s House in Colombo on September 14.

Speaking with the students, the Prime Minister emphasised that education should not be limited to academic achievement, but should also equip young people with the knowledge, skills, confidence and values required to respond to a r MORE >>

If we are to live fulfilling and happy lives, we need unity, mutual understanding, harmony, as well as art.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that art, together with unity, mutual understanding and harmony, is essential for people to lead fulfilling and happy lives. She further emphasized the importance of preserving our identity while remaining open-minded and prepared to face the challenges of a rapidly changing society.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the opening ceremony of a special educational and cultural trade exhibition and festival organized jointly by the Wayamba Janakala Foundation and the Siyapatha Kala Sangamaya, with the vision of revitalizing the artistic MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that ensuring the economic and social independence of children with disabilities is a responsibility of the Government.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament on 11 September in response to a question raised by a Member of Parliament.

Elaborating further, the Prime Minister stated:

The objective of the new education reforms is to nurture children who are compassionate, accepting of diversity, and capable of living in a society comprising people with diverse abilities and circumstances. Within the process of inclusion, children with disabilities are not considered as a group that should receive education separately. Instead, every effort s MORE >>

“A city must be a free space where everyone who lives there, including people and animals, has the right to safety and a sense of belonging.”

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that people’s lives cannot be improved merely by constructing concrete buildings, stressing that a city must be a place where everyone who lives there, including people and animals, enjoys safety and a sense of belonging.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the official launch of the “Life Cities” Development Programme, implemented in parallel with the Budget proposal titled “A New Approach to Urban Development”, presented in line with the policy of “A Thriving Nation– A Beautiful Li MORE >>

“As a country, we are creating a common dream.” - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

“The Government’s objective is to make public transport the convenient choice for the people.”

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka is now creating a common dream as a nation and that the Government’s objective is to make public transport the convenient choice for the people. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the ceremony held to open the renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station under the “Dream Destination” project.

The renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station was opened to the public on 10 September under the “Dream Destination” pro MORE >>