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South Asian University (SAU) signs landmark MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS), Colombo
In another landmark step towards strengthening regional cooperation, South Asian University (SAU) has signed an MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (@RCSSwire), Colombo, Sri Lanka, to foster research networks, partnerships and collaborations for transformative change across South Asia.
The MOU aims to nurture regional consciousness and the idea of ‘Southasianess’ among young minds, facilitate joint research, strengthen capacity-building networks, and promote knowledge exchange and meaningful regional engagement.
Speaking at the virtual launch, Hon'ble President, SAU, @Profkkaggarwal, described the MOU as an important step in strengthening SAU’s relationship with Sri Lanka. He reaffirmed SAU’s commitment to taking the SAARC mandate forward and exploring campuses across South Asia, particularly in Sri Lanka.
Executive Director, RCSS, Ambassador @RavinathaArya, highlighted the partnership’s potential for joint research, knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, publications, conferences and opportunities for young scholars.
RCSS Board Member and former Foreign Secretary and SAARC Secretary (@SaarcSec)-General, Ambassador Esala Weerakoon, recalled that SAU was founded to enhance mutual understanding, challenge assumptions and develop perspectives beyond national boundaries. He noted that the MOU represents a commitment to knowledge, research and dialogue as instruments of regional consciousness.
RCSS Board Member, Professor Emeritus of International Relations, University of Colombo (@ColomboUni), and former RCSS Executive Director, Prof. Amal Jayawardane, highlighted the potential of the two institutions to create a strong platform for collaborative research and regional engagement.
The virtual launch was joined from Delhi by Vice President (Academic), Prof. Kapil Sharma; Vice President (Innovation and Strategy), Prof. Ritu Gaur; Prof. Ritu Gupta, Director, Centre for International Collaboration and Outreach; Dr. Medha Bisht, Officiating Associate Dean, Faculty of International Studies; and Dr. @shwets_singh, Project Lead and Deputy Director, Centre for International Collaboration and Outreach.
From Colombo, the launch was joined by the Board of Directors and staff of the RCSS, including Research/Programme Officer Ms. Chamika Wijesuriya, an alumna of SAU.
The MOU was facilitated through the active engagement of Dr. Shweta Singh, Associate Professor (SG), Department of International Relations, and the outreach efforts of the Centre for International Collaboration and Outreach, SAU.
This partnership marks an important step in strengthening the historic, cultural and academic ties between India and Sri Lanka and advancing greater regional cooperation across South Asia.
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Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS, and Dr. @RajanRatna, Coordinator, DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence, had substantive discussion with H.E. @RavinathaArya, Executive Director, Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (@RCSSwire) and H.E. Esala Weerakoon, Former Secretary General of SAARC.
The meeting focused on a shared commitment to advancing policy-oriented research and strengthening regional cooperation through institutional partnerships. Discussions explored opportunities for joint webinars and collaborative studies as an initial step towards sustained engagement.
The deliberations also highlighted the importance of knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and collaborative initiatives in addressing shared regional priorities and contributing to stronger cooperation across the Global South.
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@SaarcSec Secretary General Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar at @RCSSwire Calls for Renewed Engagement to Re-ignite SAARC
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RCSS officially calls for applications for its annual Kodikara Fellowships – 2021.
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RCSS ranked the no. 1 think tank in Sri Lanka and among the top ten think tanks in South Asia in seven categories for a third consecutive year, in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report. Access the report here: repository.upenn.edu/think_t…
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welcomed. Once this happens, both sides should be able to conduct joint #research and studies on such common topics of interest as conflict resolution, #peacebuilding, reintegration of former combatants, as well as #counterterrorism and #counternarcotics. 3/3
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and development issues, they agreed to collaborate in promoting establishment of ties between think-tanks in Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Ambassador @MAshrafHaidari offered to facilitate exchange of draft MOUs between @RCSSwire and Afghan think-tanks, which Professor Keerawella 2/3
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As part of his regular engagements with major Sri Lankan think-tanks, Ambassador @MAshrafHaidari met with Professor Gamini Keerawella, Executive Director of the Regional Center for Strategic Studies @RCSSwire. Following an in-depth discussion of major regional #security and 1/3
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