Dr. Harini Amarasuriya (@Dr

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

@Dr_HariniA

The 17th Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Minister of Education, Higher Education & Vocational Education of Sri Lanka

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Joined June 2021

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
May 22
Met with Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Discussions focused on climate change, climate finance, democratic governance, women’s political participation, and strengthening Commonwealth cooperation among member states.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
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May 21
I met with Rt Hon.Yvette Cooper MP Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, on May 20 during my official visit to London, United Kingdom.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
May 21
Participating in bilateral discussions with Rt Hon. Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education of the United Kingdom, during my official visit to the United Kingdom.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
May 6
Participated in the Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026 in Colombo. As we mark 60 years of diplomatic relations, we discussed expanding cooperation in tourism, trade, fisheries, and the digital economy, and strengthening investment ties between our countries.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Apr 22
At the South-4-Care Learning Hub, I emphasized that unpaid care work sustains our families, communities, and economies, yet remains invisible and undervalued. Sri Lanka is committed to advancing a national policy on unpaid care work. #CareEconomy #GenderEquality #South4Care
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Feb 17
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, commended Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic stabilisation efforts and the Government’s management of recent economic challenges and natural disasters during the bilateral meeting held at Temple Trees.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Feb 16
Sustainable investment requires trust.And trust requires reform. Engaged with members of the Chief Executives Organization in Colombo. Sri Lanka is stabilizing, but our priority is long-term resilience through stronger governance, transparent institutions, and meaningful reform.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Feb 11
Met with a delegation from the European External Action Service and discussed strengthening the Sri Lanka–European Union partnership.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Feb 11
Met with Ms. Shanon Cowlin, the newly appointed Country Director for Sri Lanka of the Asian Development Bank.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Feb 6
Met with Ms. Eliska Zigova, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Sri Lanka, based in New Delhi. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, science, and technology.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Feb 6
Finland's education system offers many valuable lessons, particularly its strong student-centric approach. It was a pleasure to discuss these insights during a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of Finland to Sri Lanka.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Jan 28
Met with representatives of the #IMF to discuss Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts and fiscal governance in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The importance of long-term, structural solutions and the role of tourism, agriculture, and education in economic recovery were underscored.
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
@Dr_HariniA
Jan 28
Human trafficking cannot be addressed through symbolic commitments alone. Our Action Plan must lead to sustained, coordinated action, with survivor-centred and gender-sensitive support at its core. I hope the Action Plan launched today will effectively address existing gaps.
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