Conference on ‘Riding the Indian Wave: World’s 5th largest economy on SL shores’ held in Colombo

The day-long conference that explored how Sri Lanka can strategically leverage its proximity and connectivity to India - an emerging global economic powerhouse - to enhance exports, attract investments, and drive sustainable economic recovery was held today.

A conference titled ‘Riding the Indian Wave: World’s Fifth Largest Economy on Sri Lanka’s Shores’ was hosted by Verite Research with the support of High Commission of India, Colombo and Hayleys Advantis.

Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, delivered the welcome remarks highlighting how India's multi-sectoral advancements can contribute to regional prosperity. He underlined the ‘India Opportunity’ for Sri Lanka particularly in areas of technology, logistics and skill development.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra emphasised the special bonds between India and Sri Lanka as a unique strength for Sri Lanka to ride the wave of India’s emergence. Proposing Joint Ventures as the way forward, he identified entrepreneurs and innovators to be leading this shared pathway.

The hybrid conference saw over a hundred participants, including senior policymakers, industry leaders, economic experts, members of think-tanks and media community from Sri Lanka and India.