Visit to Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Nepal – Office of International Affairs & Research

With the prospect of establishing and strengthening international relations with renowned South Asian universities, delegates from SLTC met the Honorable Minister of Education, Science and Technology of Nepal, Mr. Prakash Sunuwar and secretaries to the Ministry in July 2019. In the course of discussions, attention was focused on how to strategically improve the higher education opportunities for Nepali and Sri Lankan students and improving the quality of tertiary education in both the countries. Further, it was agreed on enrolling outstanding Nepali students at SLTC and also to conduct a session for higher education recruiting agents in Nepal to promote SLTC activities. The Hon. Minister further requested SLTC to offer courses on Tourism and Ayurvedic Medicine which will be beneficial for the Nepali students. These Diplomatic level discussions were held with the active contribution and patronage of Her Excellency the Ambassador Ms. Swarna Perera and the First Secretary, Ms. Dinesha Samarasinghe.