### 📈 India-Sri Lanka Financial Capacity Building Initiative

A 25-member delegation from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) completed a specialized training program at the Reserve Bank Staff College in Chennai, India, from March 2–6, 2026. • Core Focus: Titled "Financial Frontiers – Innovation, Resilience and Internationalisation," the program targeted contemporary central banking challenges, focusing on financial innovation and systemic stability. • Key Training Areas: • Digital Finance: Emerging technologies and their impact on central banking. • Monetary Policy: Strategic insights into reserve management and currency internationalisation. • Fintech & Payments: Exposure to global best practices in fintech regulation and payment systems. • Strategic Context: This initiative is part of India’s 2025 commitment to provide 700 customised training slots annually for Sri Lankan professionals. • Economic Impact: Strengthening institutional linkages and professional competencies is expected to enhance policy readiness and bilateral cooperation in the financial sector.