Govt. invites Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya to lead digital economy

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Colombo, Oct 22 (Daily Mirror) - The government has reportedly invited Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, former CEO of Dialog Axiata and a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s telecom sector, to lead the government's proposed digital economy.

Sources told the Daily Mirror that Dr. Wijayasuriya is yet to respond to the invitation, but will most likely accept it.

Meanwhile, Minister Vijitha Herath told at today's media briefing to announce Cabinet decisions that the government plans to establish a dedicated Digital Ministry.

He said that experts from the digital sector are being invited to contribute to the initiative.

However, he said the names of those involved will be disclosed once the process is finalised.

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Nihal Amarasekera Tuesday, 22 October 2024 03:31 PM

On the correct track

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Dickson Tuesday, 22 October 2024 03:43 PM

Seriously .. .. Is he the right man?

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Perera Wednesday, 23 October 2024 10:01 AM

Who do you think would be a "right man"?

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Labby Tuesday, 22 October 2024 03:47 PM

And is this also an honorary appointment? It's time the government comes clean on what they are doing.

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lion Tuesday, 22 October 2024 04:05 PM

This is the need of the hour,well come Sir ,this is the time this country need your service. You can work without any political hindrance from the government instead they will give you every assistance you need.

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Aela Tuesday, 22 October 2024 04:11 PM

A very good choice. NPP going for honest and capable professionals.

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Hard truth Tuesday, 22 October 2024 05:38 PM

Dr. Hans is better than frog moith Dhammika Perera. Dhammika is just a loafer.

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Gamini Wednesday, 23 October 2024 09:26 AM

happy to see things moving in the correct direction

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L Jayasingha Wednesday, 23 October 2024 10:26 AM

Walking the talk. We would like to see similar persons handling our key institutions handling international trade Airport and Port being managed by professionals of those fields instead of retire service commanders

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