SLNAC advancing Sri Lanka’s role in Regional Arbitration
View(s):The Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre (SLNAC) represented the nation at the prestigious SCO Arbitration Forum recently, hosted by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). SLNAC Board Member, Prof. Chitra Weddikkara, attended the forum as Sri Lanka’s delegate and featured speaker, reinforcing the country’s growing role in international legal collaboration and cross-border dispute resolution.
As one of South Asia’s longest-standing arbitral institutions, SLNAC was invited in recognition of its leadership and legacy since 1985. The Centre continues to serve as a pivotal platform for regional legal cooperation by leveraging Sri Lanka’s strategic location, trusted legal heritage, and professional credibility, the centre said in a media release.
Held under the auspices of CIETAC, the forum convened leading arbitration institutions and legal experts from 32 countries connected to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by the Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013. SLNAC’s participation underscores Sri Lanka’s strategic role in advancing regional integration through effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) frameworks.
Prof. Weddikkara, a Chartered Architect, Quantity Surveyor, and experienced Arbitrator, addressed the forum on ‘Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution for the Global Construction Industry’. “Representing Sri Lanka at the CIETAC Forum is an honour and a responsibility. It affirms our belief that arbitration must evolve with the region’s growing needs while embracing innovation, neutrality, and trust. SLNAC remains committed to ensuring that Sri Lanka continues to be recognised as a credible and collaborative hub for regional dispute resolution,” she said.
SLNAC’s presence at the forum also strengthens Sri Lanka’s positioning as a neutral and accessible venue for international arbitration, thereby bolstering regional trade relations. “This engagement is an opportunity for Sri Lanka to take its seat at the global arbitration table and highlights SLNAC’s credibility,” noted Ms. Amali Fernando, CEO SLNAC.
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