Sri Lanka, June 18 -- All decisions relating to education should be guided by the principle of providing the best possible opportunities for children, stressing that the government is making a significant sacrifice to ensure quality education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

The Prime Minister, who also serves as the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, made these remarks during a discussion with North Central Provincial education authorities at the North Central Provincial Council in Anuradhapura on Wednesday.

She said the quality of education should not be measured solely by examination results but should also reflect students' participation in co-curricular activities and their overall develo...