Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam represented Sri Lanka at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Regional Learning Exchange Roundtable held in Bangkok, Thailand. 

The international conference was organized by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy of the United Kingdom and brought together senior policymakers and representatives from Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives, and Thailand. 

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Sri Lanka, which was previously inactive in the OGP process, engaged in extensive discussions on its reactivation and developing a roadmap for preparing a National Action Plan for open governance reforms. 

The event aimed to share experiences and insights regarding the successes and challenges faced by neighboring countries in implementing open governance initiatives.

Participants also emphasized the importance of securing political leadership support and ensuring that reforms translate into tangible benefits for the public, rather than remaining confined to official documents.