The 12^th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC  2023) of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) was  gloriously had been held at the Main Auditorium South Eastern University, Sri  Lanka, on 22nd December 2023 with the theme of “Challenges and Opportunities of the Contemporary Economic Status of Sri Lanka” The eminent  Professor Seenithambi Mohanarajah delivered the conference keynote speech titled “Foundation of Sri Lanka’s Civilization – Role of Food Security in Providing Strength to the Nation”.