Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that while keeping companion animals has become an important part of our culture, protecting the lives and welfare of street animals is a shared responsibility of all.

The Prime Minister made these remarks today (17) while attending the inauguration ceremony of “PET EXPO 2026”, being held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), as the Chief Guest.

The exhibition was organised by the Association of Companion Animal Practitioners of Sri Lanka (ACAPSL). During the occasion, the Prime Minister also toured the "Aloka" exhibition booth, which had been dedicated to raising public awareness on the protection and welfare of street animals. 

She officially inaugurated the activities of the booth by ceremonially handing over a rescued street puppy to its new adopter, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Media Division.