Shashi Tharoor Highlights India's Global Tech Diplomacy and Solidarity with Sri Lanka

A parliamentary panel led by Shashi Tharoor discussed India's role in tech diplomacy and its evolving ties with Sri Lanka amidst West Asian conflict. The focus was on strengthening digital governance and addressing energy security challenges, emphasizing India's supportive stance toward Sri Lanka during this period of economic pressure.

A parliamentary panel convened on Thursday to assess the evolving dynamics of India-Sri Lanka relations and India's influential role in global tech diplomacy. Chaired by Shashi Tharoor, the discussions were described as 'very constructive, focussed, and positive', indicating effective engagements on these crucial subjects.

Tharoor emphasized the comprehensive nature of the talks, stating that substantial reports on tech diplomacy would emerge in due course. He highlighted India's solidarity with Sri Lanka, especially considering the nation’s challenges due to West Asian conflict affecting energy security and inflation.

Addressing the volatile West Asia situation, Tharoor remarked on the unprecedented scenario of neither peace nor war, impacting countries like India due to disrupted supply chains. This scenario presents broader ramifications for economies and energy security across the Global South.