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BASL and CSSL forge alliance to drive innovation at the intersection of technology and law

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September 10, 2025

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) took a leading step by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).

On behalf of BASL, its President Rajeev Amarasuriya, and Secretary Chathura A. Galhena, signed the MoU, while Heshan Karunaratne, President of CSSL, and its Secretary Udesh I. W. Seneviratna, signed the MoU on behalf of CSSL. Exco members of both BASL and CSSL were present at the signing ceremony, marking this important milestone in strengthening ties between the two sectors.

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