Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held talks with members of the German Bundestag's South Asian Parliamentary Group, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations through investment, technology, and productivity-led growth.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with a delegation from the South Asian Parliamentary Group of the German Bundestag on 15 September to explore avenues for closer parliamentary and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Germany. The discussion centered on building partnerships grounded in investment, technology transfer, skills development, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
Premadasa emphasized the importance of Sri Lanka pursuing productivity-based economic growth as a strategic priority. He outlined key areas for development including technical and vocational skills enhancement, renewable energy expansion, climate resilience initiatives, sustainable development practices, and better utilization of Sri Lanka's geographic position in the Indian Ocean as a competitive advantage.
Both delegations identified opportunities for collaboration in green transformation, maritime development, and blue economy initiatives, while reaffirming their commitment to strengthened parliamentary dialogue. Premadasa stressed that Sri Lanka should prioritize partnerships that generate productive capacity, create employment, facilitate technology transfer, and deliver long-term economic value, while simultaneously protecting the country's natural heritage and building national resilience.
The meeting proceeded in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, with both sides expressing interest in maintaining ongoing engagement between the two parliaments. The German delegation included Nicklas Kappe (Head of Delegation), Gerold Otten, Johann Saath, Ulle Schauws, and Katerina Bienert. The Sri Lankan side was represented by MPs from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya party, along with academics and other participants.