August 13, Colombo (LNW): High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore, Senarath Dissanayake, recently met with representatives from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the High Commission to discuss potential collaborations and exchanges between LKYSPP and Sri Lankan universities and government sector organizations. The aim of the discussions was to strengthen the existing ties between Sri Lanka and Singapore in the fields of public policy and academic exchange.
High Commissioner Dissanayake highlighted the importance of continuing collaboration with LKYSPP, particularly concerning scholarship opportunities for Sri Lankan public officials interested in pursuing academic careers.
The representatives from LKYSPP, including Deputy Director of Academic Affairs Celeste Ho and Assistant Senior Manager of Academic Affairs Norlela Binte Mohamed, expressed the school’s willingness to support individuals seeking advanced degrees in public policy. They offered merit-based scholarships through a competitive selection process for high-performing public officers. Both parties showed strong interest in fostering academic and policy-oriented partnerships between the two countries.
Minister Counsellor of the High Commission, Nanduni Govinnage, was also present at the meeting.
