Sri Lanka President begins official UAE visit for World Government Summit

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed from Sri Lanka this morning (February 10) for a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

During this visit, President Dissanayake is scheduled to address the 2025 World Government Summit in Dubai.

The primary objective of the World Government Summit is to foster a global dialogue by bringing together world leaders in a single forum to discuss futuristic approaches, technological innovations, and other key topics. The summit serves as a platform for nations to exchange knowledge on current global challenges, emerging trends, and new opportunities.

Representatives from over 150 countries and more than 4,000 participants are expected to attend the event.

In addition to attending the summit, President Dissanayake is set to hold bilateral discussions with heads of state and government leaders from several participating countries. A bilateral meeting between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is also scheduled, with the Sri Lankan government anticipating enhanced cooperation between the two nations across multiple sectors.

Furthermore, during his visit, President Dissanayake is expected to meet with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

To attract investments to Sri Lanka, President Dissanayake will engage in discussions with top executives from leading global corporations in sectors such as information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), energy, tourism, finance, and media.

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath; Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody; and 13 other senior government officials are accompanying President Dissanayake on this visit.