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Delegation from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University here
A delegation from the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in Russia recently briefed a group of students in Colombo.
The briefing took place at the Russian Cultural Centre, where a high-profile Academic delegation from the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University met parents of students who are already studying in Russia, parents of students of those who are planning to study in Russian and students who are seeking to pursue their higher education in Russia.
The delegation included Prof. Petr Glybochko, Rector of Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Academician of Russian Academy of Medical Science and Doctor of Medical Science, Andrey Svistunov – First Vice-Rector of the University, Dmitriy Klyuev – Head of Legal Department, and Ms. Elena Shustikova, Director’s Assistant of the Clinical Center from the University.
The Rector and the First Vice-Rector briefed about the prestigious university which is the first and oldest medical university in Russia and provided further information courses conducted by the institution, world ranks enjoyed by it, types of modules conducted and the value of the degree courses provided at the university.
The parents and students were extremely keen on learning more about the university, hence a short Question and Answer session was also conducted where the audience addressed their doubts and had them cleared by the professionals themselves.
Maria Popova, First Secretary of the Russian Embassy and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, delivered the welcome speech where she highlighted the importance of Sri Lanka-Russia bilateral relationships in order to receive great opportunities as such.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development to recognize the “Sri Lanka National Export
Development Plan – 2026–2030” as the official strategic framework for export development and promotion of exports in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board, in collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders connected to the export sector, has formulated the National Export Development Plan 2026–2030 by obtaining technical assistance under the Policy-Based Lending Programme of the Asian Development Bank.
The aforementioned Plan provides a comprehensive strategic framework to guide and monitor Sri Lanka’s export development process, with the target of earning US$ 36 billion in foreign exchange through the export of goods and services by the year 2030
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Women and Child Affairs to accept the Global Charter for Children’s Care Reform for Sri Lanka.
Approval has been granted by the Cabinet of Ministers on several earlier occasions to amend the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003.
In accordance with the approval granted at the Cabinet
meeting held on 2023-05-02, the Legal Draftsman is currently in the process of preparing the relevant amended Bill, and the Legal Draftsman has informed that it would be appropriate to obtain policy approval from the present Cabinet of Ministers for that purpose.
Accordingly, taking into consideration the necessity of restructuring the Consumer Affairs Authority too, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative
Development to instruct the Legal Draftsman to expeditiously complete the preparation of the relevant Bill to enable the amendment of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No. 9 of 2003.
Cabinet approves recognition of ‘Sri Lanka National Export Development Plan – 2026–2030’
Cabinet nod to accept the Global Charter for Children’s Care Reform for Sri Lanka
Cabinet grants policy approval to amend the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No. 9 of 2003
Cabinet approal for Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill to enable the amendment of Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011
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