Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Jaffna and the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University in the United States to strengthen academic cooperation and research ties.

The proposed agreement aims to promote academic excellence, knowledge sharing and friendly relations between the two countries through joint educational and research activities.

Under the MoU, the two universities will explore opportunities for joint research, academic programmes, lectures, discussions and faculty exchange.

It will also encourage the exchange of undergraduate and postgraduate students, including opportunities for teaching, learning, research and...