Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya Lauds NITI Aayog’s Role in Evidence-Based Policymaking

 
 
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Nireka Amarasuriya has praised NITI Aayog for its pivotal role as a policy think tank. Dr. Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog in New Delhi yesterday. She expressed interest in understanding the organisation’s functioning and evidence-based policymaking. 
 
 
The Prime Minister also highlighted Sri Lanka’s reform journey and the need for institutions that promote policy coherence. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery highlights the country’s key initiatives, including PM Gati Shakti for multimodal infrastructure development, the National Education Policy 2020 for holistic and inclusive learning, and avenues for collaboration in tourism and cultural exchange. During the visit, presentations were made on India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations, including trade, investment, and the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement. 
 
 
The visit underscored the shared vision of India and Sri Lanka to deepen strategic partnerships, promote sustainable development, and leverage innovation and skills to address regional challenges and opportunities. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a knowledge-based, technology-driven, and people-centric partnership under the Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR frameworks.