We know Huawei is a leading global ICT company, we are happy to have Huawei helping build ICT capacity in Sri Lanka, and we encourage Huawei to increase investment in Sri Lanka in the future”.
Mr. Yao Weiming said "Huawei is glad to bring its global experience in ICT innovation and its leading ICT technologies and solutions to Sri Lanka.
" Yao Weimin said, "Huawei will help develop local ICT workforce, and accelerate mobile broadband penetration and development.
In this way we will help ensure high-quality, accessible communications services for all Sri Lankan citizens, especially those in rural and remote areas."
ICT enables the transformation to a digital economy.
It is now a key engine for growth in many industries, and represents the core competitiveness of a country.
According to the Global Connectivity Index (GCI), ICT investment is closely related to GDP: A 20% increase in ICT investment will grow the GDP of a country by 1%.
Sri Lanka is currently committed to developing its national economy.
And Huawei is ready to work with Sri Lanka to develop its ICT sector.
Huawei will share with Sri Lanka its global best practices and innovative ICT technologies, to deliver ICT that can support rapid, sustainable economic growth.
Huawei will partner with local universities to set up a Huawei Authorized Network Academy, which will help Sri Lanka develop its own ICT professionals.
Huawei will also launch the Seeds for the Future program in Sri Lanka.
This year, Huawei plans to sponsor 10 university students for a two-week study trip in China.
Students will have the opportunity to study the latest ICT technologies in Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen, and experience global business operations and Chinese culture in a cross-cultural working environment.
Program participants can acquire hands-on information about cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
Huawei has been in business in Sri Lanka since 2005.
As a leading provider of telecommunication equipment, Huawei has built partnerships with local carriers to serve 20 million local people.
Huawei has also launched its new range of smartphones in the country, including the P8 and Mate 8.
Huawei has more than 300 employees in Sri Lanka, of whom over 70% are local hires.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to build a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry.
Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing.
Huawei’s 170,000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world’s population.
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