Sri Lanka & Nordic Region Partner to Modernize Transport & Urban Infrastructure 📈

• Nordic Ministerial Meetings: Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake met with counterparts in Sweden (_Andreas Carlson_), Finland (_Lulu Rane_), and Norway (_Kamzy Gunaratnam_) to explore bilateral cooperation in upgrading Sri Lanka's transport, highways, and urban development sectors. • Road Safety & Infrastructure: Briefed ministers on economic revival and ongoing transport sector transformation, focusing on safety standards to drastically reduce fatal road accidents. • Swedish Expertise & Partnerships: Engaged key Swedish transport bodies—including Trafikverket, Sweroad, VTI, and rail firm Alstom—alongside CEO network receptions in Stockholm to facilitate knowledge sharing. • Adopting 'Vision Zero': Evaluated Sweden's 'Vision Zero' framework to adapt best practices for eliminating road fatalities and serious injuries across Sri Lanka's road safety network. • Urban & Hub Development: Toured Stockholm’s Slussen multi-modal hub to explore efficient, sustainable urban transit models applicable to Sri Lanka’s national context.