Wanniarachchi participates at ninth STS forum

Minister of Technology and Research Pavithra Wanniarachchi participated at the ninth Science and Technology Ministers Round Table meeting of the Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum held from 7 to 9 October in Kyoto, Japan.

Ministers in charge of Science and Technology from 19 countries around the globe took part at the meeting which gathers top leaders from different constituencies – policymakers, business executives, scientists and researchers and media from all over the world.

The topic for discussion at the round table at the annual gathering was ‘Green growth and inclusiveness – the role of international collaboration in science, technology and innovation.’

The Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum inaugurated in November 2004, holds an annual meeting starting on the first Sunday of October every year in Kyoto, Japan. The meeting is aimed at creating a global human network based on trust.

It provides a framework for open discussions regarding the further progress of science and technology for the benefit of humankind, while controlling ethical, safety and environmental issues resulting from their application.

In seeking to ensure further progress in science and technology throughout the 21st century, it is necessary to keep possible risks under proper control based on shared values and to establish a common base for promoting science and technology.