International Water Conference 2022 – Inauguration Ceremony
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board of Sri Lanka inaugurated the center of excellence for water and sanitation (Cewas) at the opening ceremony of the International Water Conference 2022 on 14th December 2022.
Present to commemorate this historic event was the minister of health and water supply Hon. Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella and state minister of the water ministry Hon. Sanath Nishantha in the presence of members of the diplomatic corps and the respective funding agencies.
International Water Conference 2022 – Day 2
Day 2 of the IWC with Expert sessions conducted by the ADB, Jaica and EU followed by R&D Symposiums majoring in Water management on 15th December 2022. The Chinese Academy of Science conducted a remote lecture with 15 presentations done via digital technology as lecturers could not attend the conference on account of the Covid-19 restrictions.
International Water Conference 2022 – Day 3
Day 3 of the IWC with Expert sessions conducted by the World Bank, CAS, and Korea Exim Bank followed by R&D Symposiums and business forums on 16th December 2022. Secretary to the Hon. Prime Minister, Mr. Anura Dissanayake conducted a session regarding “Potentials & strategies towards ensuring water secure Sri Lanka” followed by a session of the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Anil Jasinghe. The whole event culminated in a closing ceremony with a vote of thanks speech by the General Manager of National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Mr. Thilina S Wijetunga.
