Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Sri Lanka is the country whose DFCC Bank issued the first-ever Blue Bond that was dually listed on the NSE International Exchange at GIFT City. The LKR 3 billion bond was initially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange before being admitted to trading under GIFT City’s offshore regulatory framework. Blue bonds are a specialised subset of green bonds that channel investments into ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, marine ecosystem protection, and water security projects. The dual listing enhances global investor participation and strengthens the country’s presence in sustainable and innovative financial markets.