Mr. S.M.Mohamed Ismail, the former Vice Chancellor of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka visited SAU and was warmly received by President Sun Xiaoping. Sun extended his welcome to the guest and introduced the history and features of SAU. "The past decade witnessed great progress of our international exchange and education", said Sun. Sun also expected more Sri Lankan students to study in China. As  the former Vice Chancellor of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Mohamed had rich experience in education and running school. He was also member of Sri Lankan Parliament and member of Governance Batticalo Campus Board.

Both parties intended to develop student exchange, cultural exchange and joint research programs between SAU and top Sri Lankan universities.