Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the National AI Expo and Conference is set to become a regular fixture in Sri Lanka’s technology event calendar, underscoring the government’s commitment to building a robust digital economy. Speaking at the inaugural event in Colombo, organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-Mobitel, the Prime Minister said Sri Lanka’s goals were “ambitious but essential.” By 2030, Sri Lanka aims to grow its digital economy to USD 15 billion — equivalent to 12% of GDP — with USD 5 billion in digital exports and a workforce of 200,000 skilled professionals, Prime Minister Amarasuriya said.…
AI to drive 10–12% of Sri Lanka’s digital economy by 2030 – PM
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