The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), scheduled to be held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 1 to 4, 2026.
The Ministry stated that the Prime Minister will join Heads of State and Government from the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”
During the Summit, Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya will engage in the CHOGM Executive Sessions and the Leaders’ Retreat, the Ministry said.
It further stated that Sri Lanka will articulate its perspectives and priorities on key issues, including economic cooperation and investment, digital transformation, youth empowerment, climate change and good governance.
The Ministry also noted that, on the sidelines of the Summit, Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with several Heads of State and Government, as well as other political and business leaders, to advance Sri Lanka’s diplomatic, trade and development partnerships.
The Prime Minister will also address the Commonwealth Women’s Forum, Commonwealth Leaders and CEOs Investment Summit, and the Global Eye Health Summit, highlighting Sri Lanka’s priorities and perspectives on investment-led growth, women’s empowerment and global health cooperation, the Ministry added.
