Sri Lankan political activist Maheel Bandara Dehideniya addressed the Asia Pacific Civil Society Conference in Jinan, China, pitching the island nation as a prospective regional hub for wellness tourism and knowledge exchange under the Belt and Road Initiative.
The three-day international forum, which ran from 1 September to 3 September, gathered approximately 300 delegates representing 40 countries across global research institutes, universities, United Nations agencies, and non governmental development organisations.
High level oversight for the event was led by Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress and President of the China NGO Network for International Exchanges, alongside Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.
Senior parliamentary figures from Thailand, Spain, and Vanuatu also attended the sessions alongside Lu Kang, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.
Representing Sri Lanka on an international panel, Dehideniya spoke during a specialised thematic session focused on promoting practical cooperation and people to people connectivity between China and partner nations through smart health and wellness livelihood initiatives.
He emphasised Sri Lanka's strategic potential within the Belt and Road Initiative framework, detailing how targeted infrastructure and health sector investments could transform the country into a primary destination for regional wellness tourism.
His presentation outlined the economic and social advantages of leveraging international partnerships to build cross border expertise and establish robust medical exchange programs across Asia.
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