Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is at the moment endeavor an official go to to London, United Kingdom, to take part within the forty third Commonwealth of Studying (COL) Board of Governors Assembly 2026.
Through the go to on 20 Might 2026, the Prime Minister held a bilateral assembly with the Rt Hon. Yvette Cooper MP, International Secretary of the UK. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sri Lanka’s Excessive Commissioner to the UK, Nimal Senadheera, together with officers from the Sri Lankan Excessive Fee.
Through the assembly, the Prime Minister conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation to the UK for the assist prolonged within the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa, together with ongoing rebuilding and restoration help. The Prime Minister additionally recommended the UK’s assist in facilitating elevated bilateral commerce and exports for Sri Lanka.
The Prime Minister briefed the UK facet on Sri Lanka’s latest financial developments and coverage priorities, the Authorities’s dedication to advancing human rights and reconciliation, in addition to Sri Lanka’s constructive development trajectory.
The 2 sides additionally exchanged views on present international geopolitical developments, challenges within the vitality sector, and the significance of enhancing regional connectivity and long-term vitality safety.
Each side additionally emphasised the significance of strengthening structured tutorial mobility frameworks whereas making certain equity, readability, and integrity inside migration methods.
Each side reaffirmed their dedication to additional strengthening bilateral cooperation between the 2 international locations in areas of mutual curiosity.
(Prime Minister’s Media Division)
