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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the Field of Science and Technology between Sri Lanka and South Africa was signed on 31st January 2018, in Pretoria, South Africa at the Department of Science and Technology (DST), further strengthening the existing excellent relations between the two countries. image1On behalf of Sri Lanka, the MoU was signed by Mr. Udaya Senevirathne, Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology and Research, and Hon. Naledi Pandor, Minister in charge of the subject, Science and Technology, signed on behalf of South Africa. The two countries are expected to setup a Joint Working Group to identify and implement future Programs in the relevant fields. By signing the Document, the two countries agree to promote and encourage scientific research and technological progress in sectors of mutual benefit. The areas of cooperation covered by the MoU include biotechnology, nanotechnology, traditional and herbal medicine, space technology and manufacturing.

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A workshop on Research Management organized by National Science Foundation in collaboration with the Global Research Council commenced at Hotel Galadari on 28 November (Today) under the patronage of Minister of Science and Technology Hon. Susil Premajayantha.

01The fourth meeting of the BIMSTEC expert group on establishment of the BIMSTEC Centre for Technology Transfer Facility was held in Colombo on November 21 and 22. The inauguration of the meeting organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research was held under the patronage of the Minister of Science, Technology and Research. Eight delegates from BIMSTEC Member States- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Thailand attended the Meeting together with a number of delegates representing Sri Lanka. Representing Sri Lanka, the Chairman of the National Science and Technology Commission Professor Jayantha Wijeratne headed the fourth Expert Group meeting and was joined by the Director of the BIMSTEC Secretariat Mr. S.M. Nasmul Hassan. The Meeting finalized the draft text of the Memorandum of Association (MoA) on the Establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility.

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