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Harini Amarasuriya has served as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka since 25 September 2024. This article documents all international prime ministerial trips made by Amarasuriya during her term in office.

Summary of international trips

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As of August 2026, Harini Amarasuriya has made 9 foreign trips to 9 countries.

No. of visits Country
1  Canada,  China,  France,  India,  Philippines,  Switzerland,  Thailand,  United Kingdom,  Qatar

2025

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No. Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes Ref.
1 France Paris 31 March – 1 April State visit Took part in the high-level segment of the International Expert Conference, held at the UNESCO Headquarters. [1][2]
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2 Thailand Bangkok 3–4 April 6th BIMSTEC Summit Met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BIMSTEC leaders. [5][6]
3 Canada Vancouver 24–26 June Commonwealth of Learning Board of Governors Meeting Participated as the representative of the South Asian region. [7][8]
4 China Beijing 12–15 October Global Leaders' Meeting on Women Delivered a speech at the summit jointly organised by China and UN Women. Met with President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang and Chairman of the CPPCC Wang Huning. [9][10]
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5 India New Delhi 16–18 October NDTV World Summit 2025 Visited Hindu College, Delhi. Met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Delivered the keynote address at the summit and participated alongside Narendra Modi and former prime ministers Rishi Sunak and Tony Abbott. [15][16]
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2026

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No. Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes Ref.
6  Switzerland Davos 19–23 January World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting 2026 Led the Sri Lankan delegation to the meeting and held several bilateral meetings with world leaders, heads of international financial institutions and leading global business figures. Met with UK Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for Education [21][22]
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7 Philippines Manila 9–12 March Asian Development Bank (ADB) International Women's Day 2026 Represented Sri Lanka and delivered a keynote address. Held bilateral meetings with Masato Kanda, president of the Asian Development Bank, and other political leaders. [25][26]
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8 United Kingdom London 18–23 May
Visited University of Sussex and addressed the 60th anniversary celebrations. Delivered the annual lecture at St Antony's College, Oxford. Met with Yvette Cooper, Bridget Phillipson and Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. Participated in the education forum and board of governors meeting. [28][29]
9 Qatar Doha 14–16 July Funeral of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar (1995–2013) To pay final respects to late Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and convey official condolences of the government. [30]

References

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  1. ↑ "Prime Minister Harini arrives in France : Details of visit". Newswire. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Jayasuriya, Thushan (31 March 2025). "PM Harini Visits France". DailyNews. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Underscores the Outstanding Universal Value of Anuradhapura's Living Heritage: Welcomes UNESCO's Support in Advancing International Cooperation for its Sustainable Conservation at International Conference in Paris". mfa.gov.lk. 4 April 2025. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya engages in high-level interactions with the French Government on visit to France". mfa.gov.lk. 4 April 2025. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "PM Harini to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand ?". Newswire. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attends 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok". mfa.gov.lk. 11 April 2025. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Prime Minister's Office, Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Departs for Canada to Attend the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors". www.pmoffice.gov.lk. 24 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "PM Harini leaves for Canada". www.adaderana.lk. 24 June 2025. Archived from the original on 24 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "Prime Minister Harini to attend Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in China". Daily Mirror. 10 October 2025. Archived from the original on 10 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya arrives in Beijing, to meet President Xi Jinping". Business Standard. 12 October 2025. Archived from the original on 13 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "PM Harini reaffirms Sri Lanka's commitment to advancing women's rights and equality". Ada Derana. 13 October 2025. Archived from the original on 13 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  12. ↑ Farzan, Zulfick (13 October 2025). "Sri Lanka PM Highlights Belt and Road Partnership in Meeting with Li Qiang". Newsfirst. Archived from the original on 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "PM Harini meets China's top political advisor in Beijing". Ada Derana. 13 October 2025. Archived from the original on 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  14. ↑ "President Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China. 14 October 2025. Archived from the original on 15 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  15. ↑ "NDTV World Summit: PM Modi, Lankan PM, Rishi Sunak, Tony Abbott To Attend". NDTV. 6 October 2025. Archived from the original on 6 October 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
  16. ↑ Farzan, Zulfick (15 October 2025). "Harini To Visit India In First Official Visit as Sri Lanka's PM | Will Deliver Keynote at NDTV World Summit". Newsfirst. Archived from the original on 15 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  17. ↑ "Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya arrives in New Delhi on maiden visit". Business Standard. 16 October 2025. Archived from the original on 16 October 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  18. ↑ Kuntamalla, Vidheesha (16 October 2025). "Maiden visit to India as PM Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya visits Hindu College, her alma mater". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 October 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  19. ↑ "Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya meets PM Modi in New Delhi". The Hindu. 17 October 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  20. ↑ "India's neighbourhood first policy helping all: Sri Lanka PM At NDTV World Summit". Ada Derana. 17 October 2025. Archived from the original on 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  21. ↑ "PM Harini to lead Sri Lanka delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos". Times Online. 11 January 2026. Archived from the original on 19 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "PM Harini departs for World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos". Ada Derana. 19 January 2026. Archived from the original on 19 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  23. ↑ "Prime Minister Returns After Talks at World Economic Forum". Newsfirst. 23 January 2026. Archived from the original on 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  24. ↑ "Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Participates in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 26 January 2026. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
  25. ↑ "International Women's Day 2026: When Women Lead". Asian Development Bank. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  26. ↑ "PM Harini departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women's Day events". Ada Derana. 9 March 2026. Archived from the original on 10 March 2026. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  27. ↑ "PM Harini returns after concluding visit to Manila". Ada Derana. 12 March 2026. Archived from the original on 12 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  28. ↑ "PM Harini departs for UK on official visit". Ada Derana. 18 May 2026. Archived from the original on 18 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
  29. ↑ "PM Harini returns after concluding official visit to UK". Ada Derana. 23 May 2026. Archived from the original on 23 May 2026. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  30. ↑ "Prime Minister departs for Qatar to pay respects to former Emir". Ada Derana. 14 July 2026. Archived from the original on 14 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
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