The Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre (SLNAC) represented Sri Lanka at the SCO Arbitration Forum 2025 held in Beijing, China, organised by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). SLNAC Board Member, Professor Chitra Weddikkara, addressed the forum as Sri Lanka’s official delegate and featured speaker, placing the country’s voice at the forefront of conversations on innovation and cooperation in international dispute resolution.
Her keynote speech, “Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution for the Global Construction Industry,” examined the potential of AI-driven tools to streamline arbitration in construction-related disputes, as the sector is particularly prone to cost overruns, project delays, and contract complexities. While highlighting the efficiency of AI in document analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling, she also stressed the importance of maintaining fairness, human oversight, and algorithmic accountability. The forum convened over 100 delegates representing 32 countries engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), reaffirming the global momentum for more accessible, innovative dispute resolution mechanisms.
SLNAC’s participation reflects its longstanding leadership as one of South Asia’s earliest arbitral institutions, with a legacy that spans nearly four decades. Its inclusion at the forum recognized the Centre’s growing role in fostering regional integration through trusted arbitration frameworks. “This engagement is an opportunity for Sri Lanka to take its seat at the global arbitration table and highlights SLNAC’s credibility,” said Chief Executive Officer of SLNAC Amali Fernando. “We are proud to contribute our expertise to the regional dialogue and remain committed to building partnerships that support our legal and business communities.”
Chairman of SLNAC Hiran de Alwis, also extended his congratulations to the delegation and expressed hopes for closer institutional ties between SLNAC and CIETAC to further strengthen regional legal cooperation.
With a reputation rooted in neutrality, professionalism, and regional trust, SLNAC continues to position Sri Lanka as a vital centre for cross-border commercial dispute resolution, reinforcing the island’s relevance in Asia’s evolving legal and business landscape.
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