Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Julie Jiyoon Chung, the United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening educational and cultural ties between the two countries.

Ambassador Chung highlighted the progress of Peace Corps initiatives and other collaborative programmes, including the Fulbright International Exchange Program, which provides students and scholars from over 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research, and promote cultural understanding.

Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya emphasized the need for technical expertise in the Ministry of Education, Department of Examinations, and National Institute of Education to support ongoing educ...