The All Party Parliamentary Group on Sri Lanka held an informal briefing at the UK Parliament to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic outlook and bilateral relations with the United Kingdom.

The session, chaired by Andrew Snowden, focused on analytical reports by ODI Global examining Sri Lanka’s debt distress and pathways for economic transformation.

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK, Nimal Senadheera, highlighted the country’s progress in stabilising its economy following the 2022 debt crisis and stressed the importance of continued cooperation with international and bilateral partners, including the UK.

Experts from ODI Global, including Ganeshan Wignaraja and Dirk Willem te Velde, outlined Sri Lanka’s recovery progress, opportunities for strengthening economic resilience, and the need for sustained international support.

Wignaraja also pointed to growing opportunities for UK investment in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy and financial sectors, while Phyllis Papadavid emphasised that macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and investor confidence are essential for long-term sustainable growth.