Sri Lanka has entered into a new partnership with AI Singapore (AISG) to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 28 July at the National University of Singapore’s Kent Ridge campus.

The MoU was signed by AI Singapore AI Innovation Director Laurence Liew and Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake on behalf of the Ministry of Digital Economy.

The agreement aims to enhance Sri Lanka’s AI capabilities through advisory support, knowledge exchange and capacity building, while aligning with global best practices in AI governance.

The partnership with AI Singapore, a leading national AI programme in the region, comes as Sri Lanka accelerates its digital transformation agenda. The collaboration also coincides with the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Liew said AI Singapore was pleased to share its expertise, adding that the agreement reflects Singapore’s belief in the transformative power of AI and the value of collaborative innovation.

Dissanayake thanked AI Singapore and Singapore’s National Research Foundation for their support, describing the partnership as a timely step in Sri Lanka’s effort to build an inclusive digital economy.

The signing ceremony was attended by AI Singapore Deputy Executive Chairperson Prof. Mohan Kankanhalli, AIAP-X Head James Kok and Minister and High Commission Chancery Head Ahamed Razee, among others.