The BALPP had the honor of inviting and hosting Mr. Alexandre Mariani, The international affairs manager of Sciences Po, in Sri Lanka from the 1st of February to the 5th February 2024. 

He participated in several important discussions including a very productive and successful meeting with the BALPP Academic and Operations Team and Mrs. Olivia Bellemere, Cultural Counsellor at the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka, on the possible avenues of cooperation between the BALPP and Sciences Po.

He also had a discussion with the chairperson of the BALPP, former President Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga on possible cooperation including possible student exchanges and collaboration in areas of public policy and South Asian Affairs. The executive director of the BALPP, Dr. Tara de Mel and External Relations Officer, Daham Jayarathna were present in the meeting.