A fresh move is underway to tackle Sri Lanka's intense human-elephant conflict using advanced technology and foreign expertise. Discussions kicked off today during a special roundtable conference held in Galgamuwa, according to the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka.
Top Officials at Galgamuwa Talks
Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang took part in the discussions alongside top Sri Lankan government officials. The local delegation included Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala, Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody, MP Chandana Dissanayake, and several local government officers.
The primary focus was working out practical measures to bring down elephant-human confrontations and establishing avenues for bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and China.
Huawei Joins to Offer Smart Solutions
Specialists from the Chinese technology firm Huawei also joined the meeting. They shared valuable insights on how China's smart technologies, expertise, and past experiences can help develop working solutions for the crisis.
According to the Chinese Embassy, the ultimate goal of these talks is to build a peaceful future where humans and elephants coexist safely, cutting down threats faced by both local villages and wild herds.
