Sitting of Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Auditor-General's Report 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Auditor-General's Report 1 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 4 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Paddy Purchasing and Guaranteed Prices (Q.1347/2025) 3 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 2 speeches ▾
   • Hon. Susantha Dodawatta, Attorney-at-Law JJB

     AI summary Hon. Susantha Dodawatta asked the Prime Minister about the President’s recent visit to India for an Artificial Intelligence Summit held at the invitation of the Indian Prime Minister. He sought details on the significance of the participation, the foreign leaders and notable figures met by the President, and the benefits or opportunities arising for Sri Lanka.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

     AI summary Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya responded on Sri Lanka’s participation in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit held from 16 to 20 February, stating that it focused on responsible, inclusive and human-centred AI governance under the themes People, Planet and Progress. She said Sri Lanka’s Head of State-level participation emphasized fair access, cultural and linguistic diversity, safety, and regional cooperation through affordable access, curated language datasets, common evaluation and safety tools, and capacity building. She also outlined bilateral meetings held with leaders from India, France, Bhutan, Brazil, the UAE and the United States, covering cooperation in digital technology, AI, trade, investment, tourism, education, health, maritime affairs and regional partnerships.

     EducationForeign Affairs Full speech →
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications 11 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Cyclone Ditcha Relief and Compensation (Q.1368/2025) 9 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Questions: Paddy Marketing Board and Fertilizer Subsidies 21 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Irrigation Tanks and Cascade Systems in Vavuniya (Q.1406/2025) 7 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Special Sports Schools Development (Q.1468/2025) 5 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Projects in Trincomalee District (Q.1476/2025) 5 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz 25 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Iran Supreme Leader Assassination 8 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Central Bank Inflation Target Deviation 3 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural: Personal Explanation and Special Select Committee Announcement 8 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading 20 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Procedural: Lunch Suspension 1 speeches ▸
18. 18 Debate Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) 79 speeches ▸
19. 19 Procedural Procedural: Adjournment Motion 1 speeches ▸
20. 20 Adjournment Adjournment: Questions on Cyclone Relief and Tourism 7 speeches ▸
21. 21 Procedural Procedural: Parliament Adjournment 1 speeches ▸