Colombo, April 19 -- Building on a foundation of civilizational ties and humanitarian aid, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has formally requested India's assistance to overhaul the island nation's digital infrastructure.

During a high-level meeting with visiting Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday, President Dissanayake lauded India's existing capacity-building programs and expressed a keen interest in replicating that success within the Information Technology (IT) and digital sectors.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, briefing the media in Colombo, noted that the President's request follows his recent visit to New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Dissanayake suggested that Indian expertise in digital technology a...