On the sidelines of the AI Impact 2026 Summit in New Delhi, President Dissanayake met with President Lula da Silva to discuss deepening economic and technological partnerships. The discussions focused on sustainable development initiatives and potential joint projects leveraging artificial intelligence, reflecting a growing emphasis on innovation-driven collaboration between Sri Lanka and Brazil.
Later in the afternoon, President Dissanayake held talks with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The leaders addressed global AI governance, digital security, and international trade, highlighting the importance of cooperation between emerging and developed economies in shaping ethical frameworks for new technologies.
