On 15th June 2023, Cochin University of Science and Technology and the University of Ruhuna signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of marine science and technology giving further impetus to the existing academic partnership between India and Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The MoU was signed by Senior Professor (Chair) Sujeewa Amarasena, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, and Professor (Dr.) P.G Sankaran, Vice Chancellor of the Cochin University of Science and Technology at the University of Ruhuna Premises.

Mr. Dipin P. R. Consul General of India, Hambantota was present on the occasion to witness the MoU signing ceremony. Prof. Dr. S Bijoy Nandan, Professor of Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry was accompanying the Vice Chancellor to represent the Cochin University of Science & Technology. Representing the University of Ruhuna, Prof. Saman Chandana, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. K H M A Deepananda, Dean Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, Dr. Terney Pradeep Kumara, Director, Centre for International Affairs (CINTA) and other dignitaries were present.