Number of experts, who left the country have returned during the recent time and more are expected in the future with their and knowledge and professional colleagues to the country, said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
He stated this yesterday (22nd Sept.) addressing the inauguration of the ‘Techno City’ projects in Homagama under the Western Province Megapolis Development plan.
“Today, we have come to an era of innovation. Those innovations are totally based on human resources”, Prime Wickremesighe said and added that “we should use this era effectively”.
Giving some examples from several countries such as US, he said that Sri Lanka also needs to detain the academics inside the country and thereby build up innovation centers. “The rapid development of the society depends on Science and technology.”
According to the Premier, the new Techno City to be built in Homagama will be a significant step in the history of the country.