The eighth session of the Research Institute for the Indian Ocean (RIIO) International Conference, focusing on Challenges and Prospects for Blue Economy Cooperation in the Indian Ocean, was convened in Kunming, China, drawing policymakers and academics from across South and Southeast Asia. Deliberations under themes such as Strategic Competition among Great Powers, Geopolitical Changes and Challenges, Cooperative Mechanisms, and Blue Economy Partnership underscored the need for regional collaboration and strategic vision.

The Pathfinder Foundation, in collaboration with NatStrat, Vivekananda International Foundation, and the Confederation of Indian Industry, is set to unveil its groundbreaking report, "Medium and Long-term Strategy for Indo-Japanese Collaboration to Support the Economic Transformation of Sri Lanka," on August 10, 2023, in New Delhi. This hybrid event is expected to attract around 200 participants, both physically and virtually. It aims to raise awareness about the report's findings, explore potential investment avenues in Sri Lanka, and engage with Indian stakeholders keen on identifying tangible projects and financing mechanisms in priority sectors.

The Pathfinder Foundation recently convened an insightful intellectual dialogue titled "Dialogue with the Diplomatic Corps" in Colombo, bringing together members of the diplomatic community stationed in Sri Lanka.  The Dialogue focused on the timing of the local government and presidential elections in Sri Lanka and their far-reaching implications on society and the economy, reflecting its contemporary significance in the political discourse.

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF), in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement-Chamber of Commerce and Industry (APTA-CCI), recently concluded a highly successful virtual training program on Market Analysis Tools developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC).

The Pathfinder Foundation, in collaboration with the New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, orchestrated a high-level discussion titled "Prospects for Sri Lanka's Dairy Industry: International Case Studies" at the Courtyard by Marriott in Colombo.

The Pathfinder Foundation, in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva, recently launched its report titled "A Medium and Long-term Strategy for Indo-Japanese Collaboration to Support the Economic Transformation of Sri Lanka" in Colombo. Esteemed dignitaries, including Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabri, the Indian High Commissioner Gopal Bagley, and the Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki, graced the event.