Harini Amarasuriya, who is a distinguished alumna of Hindu College, pursued her BA (Hons) in Sociology from 1991 to 1994 under the ICCR Scholarship Programme of the Government of India.
Harini Amarasuriya said Sri Lanka firmly believes in a free, open, and inclusive Indian Ocean region and beyond, where all nations can pursue their legitimate interests in peace and prosperity.
Amarasuriya, who is on a three-day official visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. The discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing key regional issues, including the long-standing matter of th
Her remarks came hours after she met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including the welfare of fishermen.
Speaking to ANI after her meeting with PM Modi, Amarasuriya said, "That is an ongoing issue and something that needs to be discussed. We need to protect the livelihoods of our fishermen as well, but we understand that that's a sensitive issue and we will continue to talk about it."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and discussed strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to visit India from October 16 to 18, marking her first official visit to the country since assuming office, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, along with Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, offered floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Temple Trees, at the Prime Minister's Office in Colombo.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka aimed at reinforcing the longstanding defence and maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka.
As per the official statement, the high-level opening was led by Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, who delivered the inaugural address, called for deeper regional collaboration, inclusive access to technology, and focused support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and