Bhutan Visit: PM Amarasuriya Addresses Food Summit, Strengthens Sri Lanka-Bhutan Relations

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka, concluding her official visit to Bhutan which included participation in the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit 2026 from August 31 to September 4. During bilateral discussions, cooperation was further strengthened in culture, environment, and sustainable development, in addition to previously reported areas. The Prime Minister also met with Bhutan's Minister of Education and Skills Development, Yeezang D.

During her official visit to Bhutan, which concluded on September 4, 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in a program for the Bhutan Innovation Lab (BIL) on September 4th. The BIL is a national innovation program established by the Bhutanese Prime Minister's Office and the UNDP, aimed at transforming governance and the economy through innovation and technology. The Prime Minister returned to Sri Lanka on September 5, 2026, after her visit which commenced on August 31, 2026.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Bhutan's Minister of Education and Skills Development, Yisha De Thapa, on September 4, 2026. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the education sector, including higher education and vocational training, and identifying new collaboration opportunities. This meeting occurred on a separate date from the previously reported engagement on September 3rd.