President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with billionaire investor Elon Musk on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting in Indonesia.
During their discussion, Wickremesinghe and Musk explored the implementation of ‘Starlink’ in Sri Lanka. It was highlighted that Sri Lanka is dedicated to speeding up the application process to integrate the country into the global “Starlink” network, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).
Minister Jeevan Thondaman, accompanying the President on his two-day visit to Indonesia, tweeted: “The President and Elon Musk discussed Sri Lanka’s recovery, economic potential, and new investment opportunities. Great to see two visionary leaders come together for Sri Lanka.”
Elon Musk arrived in Bali, Indonesia, on Sunday to launch the Starlink satellite internet service in the world’s largest archipelago. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who also owns the social platform X, landed by private jet on the picturesque “island of the gods,” known for its tropical beaches, terraced rice paddies, mystical temples, and vibrant spiritual offerings.
Musk is set to launch the service alongside Indonesian President Joko Widodo in a ceremony at a public health clinic in Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali. He will also sign an agreement to enhance connectivity in the nation’s health and education sectors.
During his first in-person visit to Bali, Musk will also participate in the 10th World Water Forum, which aims to tackle global water and sanitation challenges.