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Cabinet approval has been granted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of India to facilitate cooperation in sharing successful digital solutions for digital transformation, Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced.
Addressing the media during the weekly Cabinet briefing at the Government Information Department, Minister Jayatissa stated that the partnership would enable Sri Lanka to benefit from India’s expertise in e-governance, financial technology strategies, Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure.
As a global leader in information technology and digital innovation, India’s specialist knowledge is expected to significantly contribute to Sri Lanka’s digital transformation efforts.
A preliminary agreement has already been reached to sign the MoU between Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy and India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This collaboration aims to foster institutional cooperation between the two countries, particularly in building the capacity of officers and implementing digital transformation solutions.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Digital Economy Minister to proceed with signing the proposed MoU.
Ishara Mudugamuwa
