BRISL Hosts Undergraduate Seminar on Belt and Road Initiative in Colombo 📈

Belt and Road Initiative Sri Lanka (BRISL) kicks off a two-day undergraduate seminar titled “Sri Lanka and the Belt and Road Initiative: Building Synergies for Sustainable Development” today (19) at Amari Colombo. • Program Overview: - Brings together 25 merit-based undergraduates from the Universities of Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura, and Kelaniya specializing in Economics, Business Economics, International Relations, and International Studies. - Focuses on deepening insights into China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its impact on Sri Lanka’s economic development, trade, investment, infrastructure, connectivity, and international cooperation. • Key Discussion Areas: - Academic and diplomatic sessions covering BRI historical dimensions, development financing, debt restructuring, and Sri Lanka's strategic autonomy in the Indian Ocean. - Presentations including BRISL Director Maya Majueran on “High-Quality BRI and Sri Lanka: Unlocking New Pathways for Sustainable Development.” • Practical Exposure: - On-site educational visits to Huawei Technologies Lanka (ICT/BPM), Port City Colombo, and Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT). - Exposure to digital tech, major infrastructure, and port operations driving Sri Lanka's strategic role as a regional trade and logistics hub. • Conclusion: Concludes tomorrow (20) with a certificate presentation and dinner attended by representatives of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka.