Sri Lanka and Japan are set to deepen cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), following high‑level talks between Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratna and Shohei Hara, Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Digital Economy yesterday (14), centered on two priority areas: expediting the digital television project and resolving its technical challenges, as well as exploring the local manufacture of set‑top boxes to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic industries.
In addition, both sides discussed establishing a National AI Data Centre to support future AI infrastructure in Sri Lanka. Plans include capacity‑building programs, training, developing AI solutions tailored to local needs, and exchanging international technical expertise and best practices.
The Ministry of Digital Economy expressed appreciation for JICA’s ongoing technical cooperation, while Deputy Minister Weeraratna emphasized that these initiatives will be advanced successfully, further reinforcing the friendship between Sri Lanka and Japan. (Newswire)