February 06, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka will embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 10 to 13, 2025, following an invitation from the President of the UAE, Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The primary purpose of the visit is for President Dissanayaka to participate in the prestigious ‘World Government Summit 2025’, which is set to take place in Dubai.
During his time at the summit, President Dissanayaka is expected to deliver a key address, contributing to the global discussions on governance, innovation, and the future of public administration.
In addition to his participation in the summit, he will also engage in high-level bilateral talks with President Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
These discussions will cover a wide range of topics of mutual interest, aimed at deepening the existing cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UAE.
President Dissanayaka’s visit will also see him meeting with UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to discuss further strengthening of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
In addition to the meetings with UAE officials, President Dissanayaka is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with heads of state and government from various countries attending the summit, further broadening Sri Lanka’s international diplomatic reach.
Furthermore, President Dissanayaka plans to meet with CEOs of major global companies across several sectors, including information technology, artificial intelligence, energy, tourism, finance, and media.
These engagements are strategically aimed at attracting foreign investments to Sri Lanka, fostering economic growth, and enhancing Sri Lanka’s position on the global business stage.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasised that this diplomatic mission will contribute substantially to Sri Lanka’s international relations and economic development goals.
