A delegation of women farmer leaders from the Women’s Collective for Economic Rights met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s office to discuss longstanding challenges faced by women in agriculture across the island. Representing regions such as Vavuniya, Monaragala, Polonnaruwa, and Bogawantalawa, the delegates shared their concerns and proposed solutions, supported by the Law & Society Trust, which organized the meeting on behalf of the women farmers.

The discussion addressed critical issues, including the microfinance credit crisis, legal obstacles to securing land rights for women farmers, and infrastructure challenges—particularly affecting Tamil women in the hill country (Malayaha).  MORE >>

The Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Sri Lanka, Mr. Kunle Adeniyi, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s office.

Mr. Adeniyi conveyed his appreciation for the increasing representation of women in Sri Lanka’s political landscape. He also reaffirmed UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the country in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.

During the meeting, Dr. Amarasuriya emphasized the critical role of gender equality, women’s economic engagement, addressing gender-based violence, and improving nutrition for women and girls in Sri Lanka. She further highlighted that while wom MORE >>

Her Excellency Katharina Wieser, Ambassador of Austria to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo. The visit underscored the longstanding friendship and collaboration between Sri Lanka and Austria.

Discussions focused on strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations, with both the Prime Minister and Ambassador reaffirming their commitment to fostering ties between the two nations.

Representing the Government of Sri Lanka were Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Mahinda Gunarathne, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Mr. Chathura Perera, Director for Europe and North America. MORE >>

Prime Minister Engages in Discussions on Employment, Women’s Empowerment, and Social Dialogue with ILO Country Director.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya welcomed Ms. Joni Simpson, Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO), for a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office. The meeting underscored the ongoing collaboration between Sri Lanka and the ILO, with a focus on advancing labor standards, women’s empowerment, and social dialogue.

Ms. Simpson expressed appreciation for the support extended by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour, emphasizing potential areas for deepening partnership efforts. Key points of discussion included the critical need to review lab MORE >>

His Excellency Damiano Francovigh, Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday (30). The meeting reinforced the longstanding diplomatic relationship between Italy and Sri Lanka, with both parties discussing key areas for enhanced collaboration.

A primary focus of the meeting was on foreign employment opportunities in Italy, particularly the role of skilled migration. Prime Minister Amarasuriya underscored the importance of training Sri Lankan migrant workers through the Vocational Training Authority to support this demand. Both sides emphasized the role of supportive policies in attracting tourists and investors, recognizing their contribution MORE >>

May the light of this festival not only illuminate our homes but also ignite a deeper sense of justice, compassion, and solidarity in our hearts. As we celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, let us honour the ongoing struggles of those who fight against systemic inequalities and exclusion.

This is a time to reflect on the privilege of joy and prosperity, while recommitting ourselves to building a world where everyone can experience freedom, dignity, and belonging.

Our collective goal, as envisioned through the principle ’A thriving nation – A beautiful life, ’is to raise the living standards of all, ensuring that no one is left behind.

May this Diwali bring light, joy, and renewal to MORE >>

The Vice Secretary of the Sri Lanka Ex-servicemen’s Association Ms. Manthri Coswatte, has pinned the poppy flower on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office today (30) morning marking the Armed Forces Commemorative Poppy Day celebration organized annually by the Sri Lanka Ex-servicemen’s Association.

The income from the sale of poppy flowers will be allocated for the welfare of retired and disabled officers of the armed forces. The Poppy celebration is held to commemorate the military personnel who died in the First and Second World Wars as well as the internal war conflicts in Sri Lanka, and this celebration is also held in Sri Lanka on a Sunday around the 11th of November.

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The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, held a meeting today with His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, at the Prime Minister’s Office. Ambassador Qi Zhenhong conveyed the Chinese government’s support for Sri Lanka’s flood relief efforts, reinforcing the longstanding partnership between the two nations. Prime Minister Amarasuriya expressed her appreciation to Ambassador Qi for the People’s Republic of China’s timely generosity and support during this crucial period.

The discussion also extended to future engagements, with both parties emphasizing a commitment to deepening bilateral relations. In particular, they explored new avenues for investme MORE >>

A High-Level Business Delegation from Pakistan paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Yesterday (29) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The meeting commenced with the Prime Minister expressing her appreciation for the longstanding partnership between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, underscoring the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and trade connectivity.

The leaders also discussed increasing air connectivity, a step anticipated to benefit Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, while exploring broader measures to fortify the bilateral relationship.

Representing the Government of Sri Lanka were Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minis MORE >>

His Excellency Major General (Retd.) Faheem Ul Aziz, High Commissioner of Pakistan, paid a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Yesterday (29) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the longstanding and cordial relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, underscoring the significance of deepening bilateral cooperation. Both leaders explored avenues to further strengthen these ties in areas of mutual interest.

Also in attendance at the meeting were senior officials from the High Commission of Pakistan. The Sri Lankan delegation included Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Mahinda Gunarathne MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the event as chief guest, addressing an audience of librarians, researchers, and innovators.

In her speech, the Prime Minister emphasized the key role of libraries and librarians in advancing digital access, stating, “I see not just librarians, but the guardians of knowledge, the architects of our digital future, and the champions of information democracy.”

The conference explored AI’s potential to modernize library services in Sri Lanka, focusing on democratizing access to knowledge and building capacity in resource-constrained settings.

The Prime Minister highlighted the nation’s aspirations for digital transformation, with a comm MORE >>

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I am delighted to learn that the Sri Lankan National Netball Team, currently competing in the 13th Asia Cup Netball Tournament in Bangalore, India, has reached the final by overcoming a formidable Hong Kong team in the semi-finals.

Qualifying for the final for the seventh consecutive time is a testament to their dedication and outstanding sportpersonship.

Today, our national champions will face the finals, and I am hopeful that our talented team, who claimed the Asian Cup for Sri Lanka in the previous tournament, will once again show the strength and resilience needed to bring the cup home.

Dr.Harini Amarasuriya
Prime Minister
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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A meeting between the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the representatives of the Principals’ Service Union was held yesterday (25) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The representatives of the Principals’ Service Union, who engaged in a discussion with the Prime Minister regarding the problems in the Principals’ Service, drew the attention of the Prime Minister to the issues that have not been resolved yet.

Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, and representatives including President of the Principals’ Service Union Sunil Premathilaka, Secretary Selvaraja Kogulan participated in this event.

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25th of October, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Semih Lütfü Turgut, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office. Dr. Amarasuriya conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the Ambassador Turgut condolences about the recent terrorist attack in the Türkiye. During the discussion, Prime Minister Amarasuriya reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s support and highlighted the value of the longstanding partnership between the two nations.

Ms. Merve Gozde Otlu, First Secretary and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Turkish Embassy, Mr. Mahinda Gunarathna, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Ms. Shobini K. Gunasekara, Director General of the Europe and North America  MORE >>

සමස්ථ ලංකා වෛද්‍ය නිලධාරීන්ගේ සංගමයේ (ACMOA) නියෝජිතයින් සහ අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය ආචාර්ය හරිනි අමරසූරිය අතර සාකච්ඡාවක් පසුගියදා අග්‍රාමාත්‍ය කාර්යාලයේදී පැවැත්විණි.

මෙහිදි සෞඛ්‍ය සේවාව ඩිජිටල්කරණය කිරීම ඇතුළු වෛද්‍යවරුන්ගේ සහ සෞඛ්‍ය සේවාවේ පවතින ගැටළු සම්බන්ධයෙන් සමස්ථ ලංකා වෛද්‍ය MORE >>

A discussion between the representatives of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) and the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was held yesterday (24) afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Prime Minister focused her attention on the problems faced by the doctors and the health system and the future plan of the Government Medical Officers’ Association was also presented to the Prime Minister for maintaining good health services.

Dr. Sanjeeva Tennakoon, President of the Government Medical Officers Association, Mr. Prabhath Sugathadasa, Secretary and a group of representatives of the Executive Committee of the Government Medical Officers Association participated in this event.
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A meeting between the representatives of the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) and the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was held on 25.10.2024 afternoon at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Association of Medical Specialists informed the Prime Minister about the problems faced by specialists working in government hospitals.

A group of members of the Association of Medical Specialists A.D.K.S. Yasawardena, President of the Association of Medical Specialists, and Secretary Gnanasekaram participated in this event.

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