Prime Minister Amarasuriya Holds Bilateral Meetings in UK, Attends COL Summit

During her meeting with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on May 21, 2026, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya was informed that the Commonwealth will provide continuous support for Sri Lanka's sectors.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at Marlborough House in London on May 21, 2026. The meeting, which took place during her visit for the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting, focused on areas of mutual cooperation and shared priorities within the Commonwealth framework. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the Commonwealth's support.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with members of the Sri Lankan community in London on May 20, 2026. During the meeting, she highlighted the government's success in stabilizing the country’s economy and noted a positive, irreversible transformation in Sri Lanka's political culture. Minister Saroja Paulraj also addressed the gathering, emphasizing a governance system that ensures equal treatment for all races and equitable distribution of economic benefits. Additionally, the Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on May 20, 2026, which was also attended by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK, Nimal Senadheera, and officials.