The governments of India and Sri Lanka recently signed an agreement on cooperation in the fields of science and technology considering that the development of scientific and technical relations would be of mutual benefit to both countries.Accordingly, the two countries in accordance with national laws and regulations would exchange scientists, research workers, technologists, specialists, scholars, scientific and technical information and documentation.
Also arrangements would be made to organize bilateral scientific and technical seminars, workshops and courses on problems of interest to both countries.
This agreement would also facilitate with the training of young scientific workers by granting fellowships on the basis of exchange, joint identification of the potential for research cooperation, stemming from scientific and technical challenges in trade and industry, including joint research projects, exchange of experience and know-how, organization of exhibitions and demonstrating the achievements of both countries in the field of science and technology.