A delegation of 20 Sri Lankan education administrators, including Provincial and Zonal Directors of Education representing the Central, Western, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North Western and Southern Provinces, visited the Residence of the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi on 07 October 2026.

The delegation is in India from 5 to 16 October 2026 to participate in a Capacity Development Programme organised by India’s National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), aimed at strengthening professional knowledge and skills in educational planning, management and administration.

During the interaction, the High Commissioner highlighted the importance of the India–Sri Lanka partnership in supporting Sri Lanka’s economic growth and development through capacity-building, skills development, investment, trade and tourism. She also underscored the countries’ deep civilisational links, shared cultural heritage and longstanding people-to-people ties as a strong foundation for closer cooperation and mutual prosperity.

High Commission of Sri Lanka
New Delhi

14 October 2026