The inaugural session included a welcome address by Neil Anthony Koorbanally, Professor of Organic Chemistry, College Dean of Research, at the University of Kwazulu-Natal.
'International Award for Promotion of Buddhism' was conferred on Venerable Sitagu Sayadaw Dr Ashin Nyanissara by DG ICCR Kumar Tuhin. Dignitaries and friends from across Myanmar, and members of the Indian community, joined the ceremony, as per the Embassy of India in Myanmar.
Sweden's Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, inaugurated a street art project between India and Sweden on Monday as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.