Ambassador of France to India visits Allahabad University, discusses academic exchange programmes

Prayagraj: The Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain, visited Allahabad University, on Friday. In his maiden visit to this over 135-year-old university of the country, the Ambassador held discussions with the Vice Chancellor, Prof Sangita Srivastava, about the academic exchange programmes and how students and faculty members of AU and those from higher educational institutions of France can benefit from each other.


On his visit, the Ambassador had a courtesy meeting with the Vice Chancellor. He also visited the historical Vizianagaram Hall located at the Science faculty of AU. In his meeting with the VC, the Ambassador expressed his appreciation of the academic and architectural heritage of the university.


During their discussions, they both explored the prospects of a programme for exchange of students and also developing special courses for foreign students to introduce them to Indian culture, history, arts and languages in the coming times.


On his visit, Lenain said that a French delegation will soon visit the varsity campus to explore the avenues of cooperation and collaboration between the AU and the various higher educational institutions of France.


While interacting with the Ambassador, the VC spoke about how AU is moving forward in respect to implementing the new education policy on the campus and the changes that the new education policy will bring about in the present curriculum and the education system. She also told him about the various European language courses offered in the university including French language.


The Ambassador offered to conduct counselling sessions for the students interested in pursuing courses in various higher education institutions in France and the avenues and scholarships offered to such students. He was also appreciative of the architectural beauty of the campus and had high praise for the architecture of the campus especially the beautiful Vizianagaram hall that he visited. He also showed a deep interest in the history of the institution. He expressed his deep pleasure on visiting the fourth oldest University of modern India and expressed commitment to creating a platform for cooperation in the times to come, informed the public relation officer of AU, Prof Jaya Kapoor.


During his visit, AU registrar, Prof N K Shukla, the dean Research and Development Prof SI Rizvi, the proctor and head department of Ancient History Prof Harsh Kumar and the PRO were present.


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