Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A discussion has been held focusing on several key proposals, including the establishment of a technology research and development institution in Sri Lanka aimed at strengthening international academic collaboration and innovation-driven research.

The discussion was held yesterday (07) at the Parliamentary Complex between representatives of the University of Oulu in Finland, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, together with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne.

Accordingly, attention was also given to exploring opportunities to enhance Sri Lanka's digital research ecosystem and to position the country as a regional hub for next-generation t...