For countries like Sri Lanka, collaborative efforts like THRIVE are essential in ensuring gender parity and eliminating gender-based violence

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the official launch of ’THRIVE- Together for Her: Resilience-building, Inclusivity, and Voices for Equality in Sri Lanka’, held on 25 March at the Australian High Commission in Colombo which was jointly hosted by the High Commissioner of Australia, UN Women, and Chrysalis.

THRIVE is a five-year initiative implemented by UN Women and Chrysalis, and funded by the Government of Australia. This project contributes to achieving Outcome 6 – “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment” – of the UN Susta MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the urgent need for prompt and decisive measures to address the challenges, barriers, and discriminatory practices encountered by women both domestically and globally.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (22) while addressing the International Women’s Day celebration organized by the United Nations Association in Sri Lanka, held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo.

During the event, awards were presented in appreciation of women who have achieved significant accomplishments and earned societal recognition in different fields.

Delivering the key note speech, the Prime Minister further stated:

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps will be taken to promptly complete delayed developmental water supply projects and community water supply projects.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (21), while participating in the World Water Day event organized by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.

During the event, a special software application designed to facilitate water supply services was officially launched under the patronage of the Prime Minister. Further, awards and certificates were presented to students who won the island-wide school drama and essay competition which was organized in line with World Water Day and commendations and medals were awarded to professional st MORE >>

The Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, participated in the World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit 2025, held from March 17 to 20 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Under the theme "Digital Pathways for All," the summit brought together global authorities, development partners, private sector leaders, and key stakeholders to explore innovative digital solutions and their role in advancing economic and social development.

The summit provided valuable insights for Sri Lanka’s ongoing digitalization initiatives, which are being spearheaded under the leadership of the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the high-level discussions, Mr. Saputhanthri engaged with global ex MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that after closely observing discussions on the budget and the criticisms raised by the opposition, it is evident that the system change the people expected is currently taking place.

The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament today (20) during the Committee Stage Debate on the Budget.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further stated:

Throughout the past month, we have engaged in extensive discussions inside and outside of Parliament regarding the first budget of the government and we have met with trade unions, various institutions, and individuals to review their perspectives on the budget.

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The "Ingi" choreographical presentation, organized by the Pallekele International Buddhist Academy (SIBA), was held on March 19 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

SIBA was established in 2016 under the concept by the Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of Tooth Relic, Mr. Pradeep Nilanga Dela, with the aim of preserving traditional Sri Lankan dance customs for future generations.

The event was featured by the captivating performances representing Kandyan, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa traditions, combining the array of Indian dance. All performances, including the drumming segments, were presented by students of the Pallekele International Buddhist Academy (SIB MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.

A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.

The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to supp MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the urgent need to increase women’s participation in the economic sector, both globally and in Sri Lanka.

She made these remarks on March 18 at the launch of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Financial Fund, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, held at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo.

Further addressing the event, the Prime Minister stated:

"There are stark gender disparities in labor force participation, with only 47% of women globally and 32% in Sri Lankabeing economically active, compared to 72% and 71% of men, respectively.

It is crucial to address systemic barriers such as limited access to finance MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government has a structured recruitment process in place and does not offer jobs based on arbitrary criteria, as previous governments have done.

The Prime Minister made these remarks yesterday (18) while responding to questions raised during the Budget Debate in Parliament.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya further stated: "There is no separate data on government spending on primary and secondary education under the free education system. However, the expenditure per student at both levels from 2020 to 2025 has been recorded as follows: LKR 60,136 in 2020, LKR 63,498 in 2021, LKR 75,096 in 2022, LKR 87,594 in 2023, and LKR 97,784 in 2024. An estimated LK MORE >>

Ruhuna University Colombo Alumni Association presented the suggestion guidelines entitled " Think Anew, See Differently ", aimed at fostering a progressive and prosperous Sri Lankan society, to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (18) at the Parliament Complex.

These suggestion guidelines outline the key recommendations, including the development of an efficient public service, development of new attitudinal change, and necessary transformations in the selected sectors such as public transportation.

In line with the occasion, a Facebook page entitled "Nawa Neth" to raise public awareness about new transformation within the nation was launched by the Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely ’Darkness at Daybreak’ by Mr. Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyan and ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ by Attorney-at-Law Mr. Nihal Senewiratne on March 15, at the Parliament premises.

Both publications were written based on parliamentary recollection of events. Notably, Mr. Nihal Senewiratne, who served as the Secretary General to Parliament for 17 years, authored ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ based on his extensive 33-year tenure in parliamentary service.

The event was attended by the Attorney, Mrs. Dhanushki Liyanapatabendi.

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The investment of LKR 1.7 billion has become underutilized.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the project to distribute smart boards for 1,000 schools with the goal of enhancing education has completely failed to meet its objectives and the investment of LKR 1.7 billion has been underutilized.

The Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks in the Parliament complex on March 15, 2025 while discussing the project to establish networked classrooms by facilitating smart boards to the school system.

The Cabinet Memorandum No. AMP/24/0385/601/027 and the Cabinet decision dated March 4, 2024 has been presen MORE >>

“Women play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s economic and social development. Yet, despite their immense contribution, structural barriers continue to limit their full participation in the economy. Our government is committed to breaking these barriers by fostering an inclusive economic environment where women can thrive as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and exporters.” Said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

The Prime Minister made this statement while addressing the launching the She Trades Sri Lanka Hub funded by the UK’s She Trades Commonwealth+ Program held at Galle face Hotel in Colombo on march 14 organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC).

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Ms. Pamela Rosemarie Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), on March 12th, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

During the meeting both parties engaged with the discussion of key economic priorities, including digital transformation, SME development, and women’s economic empowerment. The meeting underscored the importance of inclusive economic growth through digitalization, enhanced market access, and strengthened institutional frameworks.

Discussions focused on integrating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into the broader economy, enabling greater participation of youth and women, and implimenting investment-friendly policies t MORE >>

A discussion regarding the "Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival", organized jointly by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple and the Prime Minister’s Office, was held on March 12 at the Prime Minister’s Office under the patronage of Secretary to Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.

The "Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025" is scheduled to be held from May 13 onwards in the vicinity of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Temple Trees official residence, Perahera Mawatha, and the Beira Lake area.

The event will be featured by the exhibitions of Vesak decorations, Vesak pandals, and lanterns organized by the Tri-Forces, school students, university undergraduates, government institutions, and Prison inmates.  MORE >>

The Prime Minister’s Office strongly condemns the fraudulent cryptocurrency scam advertisements currently being promoted on Facebook and Instagram, falsely featuring Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and other prominent Sri Lankan figures. These deceptive ads, operated by foreign entities, aim to mislead the public and exploit the trust associated with well-known personalities.

It has come to our attention that these scam campaigns, originating from fraudulent accounts based in Lithuania, are actively targeting Facebook users in Sri Lanka.

Similar ads have recently featured Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Minister of Science and Technology MP Chrishantha Abeysena, and well-known journalists Amantha  MORE >>

මේ රටේ උසස් අධ්‍යාපන ආයතනවල ගුණාත්මකභාවය ගැන සෑහීමකට විය නොහැකි බවත්, ඒ තත්වයට පත්වීමට පසුගිය කාලයේ සිදුවූ ආයතනික බිඳවැටීම් හේතු වී ඇති බවත් අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය ආචාර්ය හරිනි අමරසූරිය පැවසුවා ය.

අම්පාර හාඩි උසස් තාක්ෂණ ආයතනය නිරීක්ෂණය කිරීමේ අවස්ථාවට එක්වෙමින් අග්‍රාමාත්‍යතුමිය ම MORE >>

The Ministry of Education is aiming at intervene in the proposed education reforms through key five pillars.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the 2025 budget of the present government has allocated the highest amount ever in the history for education and the Ministry of Education has introduced a five-pillar plan for the proposed education reforms.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks in Parliament on March 10 during the budget debate on expenditure allocation for the Ministry of Education.

Today, we are presented by fourteen members who entered Parliament through the university system. However, I would like to take a moment in remembering a close coll MORE >>