India, Sri Lanka to evolve strategy in patenting

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, JUNE 25. India and Sri Lanka today decided to explore the possibilities of evolving a regional strategy in patenting. The need for such a strategy came up for discussion during a meeting between the visiting Sri Lankan Minister for Justice, Mr. Batty Weerakoon, and the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, here.

The Ministers shared the opinion that a regional strategy was needed in patenting in view of some of the restrictive WTO guidelines. Another issue that came up for discussion pertained to enhancing scientific cooperation, particularly in phosphates, bio-fertilizers and herbal medicines.

Dr. Joshi is also said to have told the Sri Lankan Minister about the potential for cooperation in the area of bio- technology. According to an official release, Dr. Joshi expressed the hope that Sri Lanka would make the most of the reservation of 15 per cent seats in educational institutions for foreign students.

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