Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new education reforms will be introduced to Grade 6 in 2027, that necessary measures have already commenced to develop Piriven education, and that steps are being taken to formulate a national policy for higher education.
The Prime Minister made these remarks while paying respects to the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Abhidana Mahanayake Thero of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siyamopali Maha Nikaya, following the peace walk which commenced near the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy on April 24.
Speaking to the media afterwards, the Prime Minister stated:
It is a matter of happiness for us as a country that the internationally recognized peace walk is being held in Sri Lanka. At the same time, world peace is a shared aspiration of all of us, and therefore I am pleased to have the opportunity to be associated with this occasion.
While responding to questions raised by journalists, the Prime Minister further stated:
The government is taking the necessary legal action regarding the financial fraud that has taken place. Investigations have already commenced in this regard. International assistance has also been offered for the investigations. In particular, the Government of Australia has informed us of its willingness to support the investigative process, as stated by the Australian High Commissioner.
A democratic country needs an opposition. However, the opposition still seems not to understand what the people expect from it. As a result, they continue attempting to inconvenience the government by raising baseless arguments. They are making false allegations against ministers. They even said they would bring a no-confidence motion against me. I am also waiting for the opportunity to present my facts.
We are continuing the education reform process. We are also working to formulate a national policy for higher education. In addition, a committee has been appointed regarding medical education to carry forward future activities.
Prime Minister’s Media Division