President @RW_UNP met with @nickclegg, President of Global Affairs for @Meta in New York.

The discussion focused on 🇱🇰's plans for the development of #AI. The President was also briefed on #Meta’s advancements in AI, with a particular emphasis on open-source technologies. (1/4) Noting the govt’s new initiatives to combat online #hatespeech and spread of #fakenews, the President stressed the proposed bill would allow concerned parties to challenge specific aspects through Supreme Court & revisions to be considered at Parliamentary Committee review. (2/4)

#SriLanka has a final opportunity to progress and it's imperative for everyone to collaborate in creating a prosperous community for future generations, without resorting to finger-pointing, President @RW_UNP stressed, delivering the keynote address at the (1/6) ‘Economic Dialogue- IMF and Beyond’ panel discussion.

At the CEO Forum hosted by @casrilanka, the President expressed that the Govt. should surpass the @IMFNews program and concentrate on establishing a thriving community for upcoming generations, emphasizing the Govt’s (2/6)

The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed #SriLanka - #Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) was held in Colombo from 27 to 29 March 2023.

This initiative aligns with the President’s vision of enhancing economic relations with large and emerging economies, with a (1/4) a particular focus on @ASEAN countries.

The 🇹🇭 delegation, along with their focus on trade negotiations, also strengthened the long-standing religious and cultural ties between the two countries by offering over 500 alms-bowls to the Gangaramaya temple. (2/4)