Mr. Pierrick Fillon-Ashida, First Counsellor and Head of Research & Innovation at the Delegation of the European Union to India (a French national), along with his wife Mrs. Mariko (a Japanese national), visited Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University.
They were warmly welcomed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Murlimanohar Pathak, who briefed them on the university's unique role in preserving and promoting Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems. Prof. Pathak also highlighted the university’s ongoing efforts to blend traditional wisdom with modern research methodologies.
During their visit, the delegation toured the university’s library and interacted with faculty and researchers to understand the diverse academic and research initiatives currently underway across various departments.
The discussions also touched upon the possibilities of academic and cultural collaboration between European institutions and the university, particularly in the areas of language, heritage studies, philosophy, and interdisciplinary research. Both sides expressed a keen interest in exploring avenues for student exchange, joint research projects, and knowledge sharing that can bridge traditional Indian knowledge systems with global academic frameworks.
This visit laid the foundation for future dialogue and cooperation, with a shared vision of enriching research and innovation through cross-cultural academic partnerships.