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PM Amarasuriya Addresses Oxford Forum on Development, Engages in UK Diplomatic Visit
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PoliticsEducationWednesday, May 20, 2026

PM Amarasuriya Addresses Oxford Forum on Development, Engages in UK Diplomatic Visit

TLDR

  • PM Amarasuriya lectured at Oxford on May 21, 2026.

  • Theme: “Politics of Development: Sri Lanka and Beyond”.

  • Focused on people's lived experiences in development.

  • Attended Commonwealth Education Forum in UK.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has embarked on an official visit to the United Kingdom. During her trip, she delivered the 2026 OSGA Annual Lecture at the University of Oxford, presenting on the theme "The Politics of Development: Sri Lanka and Beyond." The lecture explored the connections between development, governance, and politics in Sri Lanka, alongside broader challenges faced by nations pursuing reforms. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to attend the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Education Forum and the COL 2026 Board of Governors Meeting. These engagements are intended to foster enhanced cooperation in education, research, and international partnerships, with a planned meeting with the UK Education Secretary also on the agenda.

3 Updates

Update #4\u00b7 May 21 · 7:00 AM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya's lecture at the University of Oxford, titled “The Politics of Development: Sri Lanka and Beyond”, was held on May 21, 2026. The 2026 OSGA Annual Lecture brought together leading scholars, policymakers, and professionals to discuss contemporary global challenges.

Update #3\u00b7 May 21 · 4:16 AM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, speaking to students, academics, and researchers at the University of Oxford on May 19, 2026, delivered the 2026 OSGA Annual Lecture titled “The Politics of Development: Sri Lanka and Beyond”. During her address at St Antony’s College, she reflected on the intersections of development, governance, and politics in Sri Lanka within broader global contexts. She further emphasized that development should be understood through people's lived experiences, not solely through policies and statistics.

Update #2\u00b7 May 20 · 10:31 PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya delivered a lecture titled “The Politics of Development: Sri Lanka and Beyond” at the University of Oxford on May 19, 2026. The event, held at St Antony’s College, was the 2026 OSGA Annual Lecture organized by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies.

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