A representative team from TikTok Sri Lanka met with Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputhanthri on Wednesday (16) at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss potential collaborations aimed at expanding the use of digital platforms beyond entertainment, with a focus on economic empowerment and digital education.
The discussions centered on how TikTok can contribute to creating opportunities in digital learning, economic platforms, and responsible digital usage. The representatives emphasized the importance of integrating digital literacy, legislative awareness, research, and digital hygiene into national education curricula to equip youth with relevant 21st-century skills.
Highlighting the importance of digital inclusion, the TikTok team proposed collaborative efforts to promote safe and informed engagement with social media, especially among young users. They also underscored the platform’s capacity to serve as a tool for economic development and creative entrepreneurship.
Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputhanthri expressed support for the initiative and stressed the urgency of aligning such efforts with ongoing educational reforms to ensure swift and meaningful implementation.
Also in attendance were TikTok’s Head of Government Relations and Public Affairs for South Asia, Ferdous Al Mottakin, Prime Minister’s Additional Secretary, and other senior officials. The meeting marks a step forward in fostering partnerships between global digital platforms and Sri Lanka’s evolving educational and economic strategies.
