The Digital Economy Ministry and AI Singapore (AISG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on AI collaboration on July 28 at the National University of Singapore’s Kent Ridge campus.

The MoU was signed by from AI Singapore’s Director of AI Innovation Laurence Liew and Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka.

The partnership with AI Singapore, one of the region’s leading national AI programmes, comes at a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey and is expected to significantly contribute to enhancing the country’s digital capabilities, aligned with global best practices in AI governance.

Sri Lanka seeks to strengthen cooperation in advisory support, AI knowledge exchange, and capacity building, as the country advances its vision for a digitally inclusive nation.

The signing of the MoU coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Singapore and underscores the growing partnership between the two countries in the fields of innovation and digital transformation.

Liew reaffirmed Singapore’s readiness to support Sri Lanka’s digital ambitions, noting that AI Singapore is pleased to share its experience and frameworks with a like-minded partner. He emphasised that the collaboration reflects Singapore’s belief in the transformative power of AI to improve lives and the importance of collaborative innovation.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, High Commissioner Dissanayake expressed appreciation to AI Singapore and the National Research Foundation, Singapore, for their continued support. He noted that the partnership represents a timely and meaningful step in Sri Lanka’s efforts to build an inclusive digital economy.