A future of opportunity

Dr Arusha Cooray, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the UAE, shares insights on the island's renewal, highlighting UAE-Sri Lanka cooperation and emerging opportunities for partnership and growth

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, met Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka, during the World Governments Summit in 2025.

As Sri Lanka celebrates its 78th Independence Day, our nation reflects with pride on its rich heritage, its enduring resilience, and the unwavering spirit of its people.

This year's commemoration carries a special significance as Sri Lanka continues its journey of recovery, renewal, and transformation. We are rebuilding not only our economy, but also the confidence, stability, and opportunity that define a forward looking nation.