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Moscow State Medical University Sechenov to open in Sri Lanka

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The first Moscow State Medical University Sechenov, with a history dating back to nearly 150 years, is looking at investing in the higher education sector in Sri Lanka.

A special meeting and discussion in this took place last Saturday, at the Russian Cultural Centre where a high-profile Academic delegation from the University participated and it was followed up with a second meeting with the Minister of Education and Health along with senior officials of the Medical Council.

A senior member of the delegation Prof. Petr Glybochko, Rector of Sechenov from First Moscow State Medical University, Academician of Russian Academy of Medical Science and a Doctor of Medical Science, Andrey Svistunov-First Vice-Rector of the University, Dmitry Klyuev, Head of LegalDepartment and Elena Shustikova , Director’s Assistant of the clinical center from the University have indicated that they are keen to take over and operate a abandoned medical facility with accommodation facilities in Sri Lanka preferably in the western province.

The mentor behind this project, former Ambassador to Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe said that the both countries maintain very cordial relationships for several decades and Russian counterparts are also very happy with the current economic status of Sri Lanka.

They have alsoindicated that they could also be able to attract foreign students and thereby get FOREX to Sri Lanka. “In addition Sri Lanka can also save FOREX as the local students could study at this proposed university.”

The visiting delegation also met parents of students who are already studying in Russia and parents of students of those who are planning to study in Russian and students who are seeking to pursue their higher education in Russia.

First Secretary of the Russian Embassy Maria Popova, and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, Buddhapriya Ramanayake also said that for thefirst the Russian centre will introduce a special familiarization program for students going to Russia for higher education.

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