Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, Executive Director of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI), paid a courtesy call on Colonel Nalin Herath RSP, the Overlooking Director General and Acting Director (Research) of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), on 21 May 2024.
During their discussion, both officials highlighted the critical role of research institutions in tackling contemporary challenges in national security and international relations. They explored the possibility of joint research projects, academic exchanges, and collaborative events, recognizing the mutual benefits of such initiatives.
This strategic partnership between LKI and INSS aims to foster a deeper understanding of vital security issues, thereby contributing to well-informed policy decisions and enhancing security at both national and international levels.
Ambassador Aryasinha also engaged in an interactive discussion with the INSS research staff, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between both institutes in the fields of national security and strategic research within the country and the broader regional context.