On the 20th of November 2025, H.E. (Ms.) Julie Jiyoon Chung, Ambassador of the USA to Sri Lanka, met with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
During the meeting Ambassador H.E. (Ms.) Julie Jiyoon Chung noted the progress of Peace Corps initiatives and other collaborative programmes in education and cultural exchange carried out by United Nations, underscoring educational ties between the two countries along with Fulbright international exchange programme.
The Fulbright Program, the United States government’s flagship program of international educational and cultural exchange, offers passionate and accomplished students and scholars in more than 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to mutual understanding.
During the discussion, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for technical expertise in the areas of Ministry of Education, Department of Examinations and National Institute of Education to support Sri Lankavs ongoing education reforms, particularly in shifting from an examination-based system toward formative assessments and collaborative learning environment and also further emphasized the importance of emerging scholars whose expertise aligns with the country’s human development priorities.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from both sides. The delegation included Ms. Menaka Nayyar, Public Affairs Officer; Dr. Patrick McNamara, Executive Director, US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission; and Prof. Prabha Manurathne, Director, Centre for Gender Equity/Equality and Prevention of SGBV and Ragging. - University Grants Commission. The Sri Lankan delegation included Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Ms. Pramuditha Manusighe, Director of the Europe and North America Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka.
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