By Newswire Editorial
Sri Lanka and China have held discussions on using modern technology and Chinese expertise to address human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka.
According to the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, the discussions took place today (13) during a special roundtable meeting in Galgamuwa, attended by Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang and several Sri Lankan government representatives.
Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala, Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody, MP Chandana Dissanayake and local government officials participated in the meeting.
The discussions focused on identifying practical measures to reduce human-elephant conflict and exploring opportunities for cooperation between Sri Lanka and China.
Experts from Chinese technology company Huawei also participated in the meeting, sharing insights into how China’s experience, expertise and smart technologies could contribute to developing solutions to the issue.
The Chinese Embassy said the discussions were aimed at promoting a future in which humans and elephants can coexist safely and peacefully, reducing conflicts that threaten both communities and wildlife. (Newswire)