A delegation from Lucknow University, India visited the University of Kelaniya on the 1^st of July 2025. The delegation was led by Prof. Alok Kumar Rai, Vice-Chancellor of the Lucknow University, and included Prof. Ravindra Pratap Singh, Director, International Cell; Prof. Geetanjali Mishra, Professor of Zoology and Dean of Academics; Prof. Keya Pandey, Professor of Anthropology/ Honorary Librarian; and Prof. Audhesh Kumar, Professor of Commerce/ ProgrammeDirector (MBA). 

The delegation met with Senior Prof. Nilanthi de Silva,Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya at the Vice-Chancellor’s office, and discussed the possibilities of joint collaborative projects. Student and staff exchange programs, sharing of academic expertise and library resources were explored by both parties. Further, particular attention was paid to building academic ties with the departments of Zoology, and Buddhist Studies. 

 Dr. Samanthi Jayawardena, Deputy Director, and Ms. RasangiGamage, Coordinator, attended the meeting representing the Centre for International Affairs.