SINGAPORE : The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore organised a networking session with
members of the Sri Lanka Singapore Innovation and Technology Council (SSITC) on 20
May 2026 in conjunction with the visit of the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy of Sri
Lanka, Eranga Weeraratne, who was attending the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2026.
Welcoming the participants, the High Commissioner Senarath Dissnayake, highlighted
the potential for growing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of the digital
economy, innovation, and artificial intelligence. The High Commissioner specially
recalled the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence
Cooperation between Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy and AI Singapore in July
The High Commissioner also noted the establishment of the Sri Lanka Singapore
Innovation and Technology Council as an important milestone in strengthening linkages
between the technology ecosystems of the two countries and briefed participants on
initiatives undertaken by the High Commission to facilitate engagement between
technology stakeholders in Sri Lanka and Singapore.
The President of the Sri Lanka Singapore Innovation and Technology Council (SSITC),
Mahesh Kavinda, and the Secretary of the SSITC, Geeshan Wijenayake in their
presentation outlined the Council’s vision and a series of proposals to support Sri Lanka’s
digital transformation agenda. The proposals focused on strengthening cooperation in key
areas, including cybersecurity, data centre development, and capacity building.
Minister Eranga Weeraratne engaged in an interactive discussion with Council members
on the proposals presented and shared the Government’s priorities for advancing Sri
Lanka’s digital economy. Participants exchanged views on opportunities to leverage
expertise, technology, and partnerships to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and
innovation ecosystem.
The event provided a valuable platform for dialogue and networking among Council
members, representatives of Singapore’s technology community, and the visiting Sri
Lankan delegation. The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment to fostering
innovation-driven partnerships and strengthening cooperation in emerging technology
sectors between Sri Lanka and Singapore.
The event was attended by members of the SSITC, representatives of Singapore’s
technology sector, officials of the Ministry of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka, and the staff
of the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Singapore
08 June 202
