PM Joins High-Level Commonwealth Talks on Economy and Climate

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya joined Commonwealth leaders at the Executive Session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, where the focus turned to some of the most pressing challenges facing member nations.

The high-level session brought together leaders from across the Commonwealth to examine ways of strengthening cooperation in an increasingly complex global environment, with discussions centred on economic growth, trade, investment, climate resilience and opportunities for future generations.

Participating in the talks, Prime Minister Amarasuriya joined fellow leaders in exploring strategies to boost intra-Commonwealth trade and investment, while seeking new avenues for private sector participation and financing.

Leaders also stressed the importance of creating a more inclusive and equitable international economic framework through greater coordination of global monetary, financial and trading systems.