Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Sri Lanka has outlined an ambitious vision to transform itself from a consumer of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into a trusted regional producer and partner in the global digital economy, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne addressing the GSMA Roundtable at MWC Shanghai 2026.

Speaking at the session themed "Powering the AI Economy: Computing-Network Synergy," Weeraratne said Sri Lanka aims to become a strategic hub for AI, digital infrastructure and cross-border collaboration by capitalising on its geographic location, digital connectivity, renewable energy ambitions and skilled workforce.

Emphasising that the future of AI depends not only on software but also on physical infrastru...