A 30-member delegation of Sri Lankan Government Media Officials successfully concluded a two-week special training programme in India, held from 17 to 30 August 2025.
The delegation included officials from the Prime Minister’s Media Division, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Government Information (DGI), and representatives of district media units.
The programme was organised by the Government of India following a request from Sri Lanka’s Department of Government Information. It was hosted by premier Indian institutions such as the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), and the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
The training featured interactive sessions on public diplomacy, press relations, digital media practices, and media management, with the aim of enhancing professional skills and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of information and communication.
This initiative was held in line with the announcement made by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, in which he offered 700 customised training slots annually for Sri Lankan professionals across various sectors.
The programme is expected to pave the way for stronger media collaboration between the two nations while equipping Sri Lankan government officials with advanced skills in managing modern media challenges.
