Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says providing the younger generation with knowledge, skills and new opportunities is essential to laying a strong foundation for Sri Lanka’s future national development.
She said the Government is committed to strengthening both the higher education sector and vocational and technical education sectors to achieve this goal.
The Prime Minister stressed the need to establish an education system in which vocational and technical education receives equal value and recognition alongside university education.
She made these remarks while participating in the inauguration of the International Career and Education Exhibition (ICEE) 2026, jointly organised by Independent Television Network (ITN), ITN MMC Campus and JJL International.
The event was held at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo on October 3.
