Srilanka, Feb. 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the government's goal to elevate Sri Lanka, currently lacking competitiveness in innovation, to a level comparable with other nations. He highlighted the pivotal role digitalization will play in this transformation and the need for significant changes within the innovation sector to achieve these objectives.

Speaking at the Innovation Island Summit - 2025, held on February 20 at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel in Colombo, President Dissanayake noted that the summit's presence in Sri Lanka reflects growing interest in fostering new entrepreneurial ventures and innovation within the country. He discussed how innovation has shaped human civilization, evolving the ways needs are met...