President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s aim is to create economic independence in the country, and for this, the full support of the country’s exporters is essential.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the entire country will undergo digital transformation within the next three years under his administration. He highlighted that digitization holds the potential to elevate Sri Lanka’s global standing and confirmed that the government has already begun implementing related initiatives.

An international research conference, “Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Library Services – Challenges and Opportunities,” was held on October 29, 2024, in Colombo. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the event as chief guest, addressing an audience of librarians, researchers, and innovators. In her speech, the Prime Minister emphasized the key role of libraries and librarians in advancing digital access, stating, “I see not just librarians, but the guardians of knowledge, the architects of our digital future, and the champions of information democracy.”

The conference explored AI’s potential to modernize library services in Sri Lanka, focusing on democratizing access to knowledge and building capacity in resource-constrained settings. The Prime Minister highlighted the nation’s aspirations for digital transformation, with a commitment to supporting librarians as catalysts in bridging knowledge gaps and fostering innovation across the country.