Global Forum of SL Scientists:
Sharing knowledge through science and technology - Minister
Priyanka KURUGALA
The Global Forum of Sri Lankan Scientists will provide an opportunity
to build a network among Lankan professionals worldwide. It will help in
sharing of knowledge and create an effective platform for the expansion
of knowledge in science and technology, said Technology and Research
Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi.
The Minister was addressing the Global Forum of Sri Lankan Scientists
at the Galadhari Hotel, Colombo on Tuesday.
The Minister further said the event will be a pioneering effort to
take Sri Lanka forward in the field of science and technology. It will
also provide inspiration and confidence for many expatriates and local
scientists.
The Forum will be a suitable platform for effective collaboration
among scientists, engineers, techno entrepreneurs and industrialists of
the country, both experts from outside the country and insiders can
exchange their experiences, she said.
"Even though these experts are not in their own country, their hearts
and soul are here. Therefore, these scientists can make an immense
contribution to the cause of Science and Technology capacity building in
the countrywide, she said.
Senior Minister Prof Tissa Vitharana and National Science Foundation
Chairperson Prof Sirimali Fernando also spoke.
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