31 May 2023 12:17 pm
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and representatives from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation discussed the digitization of data in Sri Lanka's agricultural sector, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
President Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of continuing the government's efforts to modernize the agricultural sector, improve nutrition, address climate change and enhance financial security.
During the meeting, officials from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation expressed their willingness to support these activities, provided they align with the government's policies and regulations regarding financial assistance and the use of modern technology. They presented relevant information to support their stance.
The proposed establishment of a university dedicated to climate change was also a topic of attention during this meeting.