🇱🇰 PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Departs for Qatar Following Death of Former Qatari Leader

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has departed for the State of Qatar to attend the funeral ceremony of the country's former leader (Father Amir), Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Key Objectives of the Visit • Official Condolences: PM Amarasuriya will formally convey the deepest condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka to the leadership of Qatar. • High-Level Engagements: The Prime Minister will participate in high-level official meetings with Qatari leadership to reaffirm Sri Lanka’s longstanding diplomatic friendship, bilateral cooperation, and mutual ties. National Context • Diplomatic & Economic Ties: High-level diplomatic visits to key Middle Eastern nations like Qatar are critical for bolstering Sri Lanka's foreign relations, securing developmental cooperation, and supporting the interests of the significant Sri Lankan migrant workforce employed in the region.