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Sri Lanka and Russia Enhance Bilateral Engagement with High-Level Visits
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Sri Lanka and Russia Enhance Bilateral Engagement with High-Level Visits

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Update #5\u00b7 Apr 1 · 5:01 PM

During his visit to Moscow, Sri Lanka's Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House, Bimal Rathnayake, held discussions with Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the Federation Council, focusing on enhancing transport connectivity and broader economic engagement. He also met Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin on March 30 at the Russian Ministry of Energy in Moscow, where Russia reaffirmed its commitment to providing energy support, attributing the global energy crisis to conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko arrived in Sri Lanka on March 31 and was officially received by Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku.

Update #4\u00b7 Apr 1 · 12:47 PM

Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin further clarified Russia's commitment to providing energy resources, including fuel, gas, and coal, stating that this support would be offered regardless of whether Sri Lanka is facing a crisis.

Update #3\u00b7 Apr 1 · 11:16 AM

New details reveal that the Sri Lankan delegation's meeting in the State Duma involved Speaker Bimal Ratnayake and Russian Parliament Speaker Vladimir Vasilyev, who reaffirmed the agreement to renew the parliamentary friendship group. Furthermore, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko pledged maximum possible support to Sri Lanka during the global crisis, while Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin confirmed Russia's willingness to provide energy sources including fuel, gas, and coal, and support other development projects.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko arrived in Sri Lanka on March 31 for a five-day official visit, aimed at participating in the 11th session of Bilateral Political Consultations. He was received at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku and Russian Ambassador Levan S. Dzhagaryan.

[UPDATE] Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko was accompanied by a senior official from the Russian Foreign Ministry, and they were received at the special guests' lounge of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Concurrently, a Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, held discussions in Russia with Vladimir Vasilyev, Parliamentary leader of the ruling United Russia party. Both meetings focused on strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation and deepening ties across economic, political, cultural, trade, and tourism sectors. Vasilyev noted the long-standing trade relations and the presence of over 800 Sri Lankan students in Russia.

[UPDATE] The Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation was led by Leader of the House, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Ratnayake. Their discussions with Vladimir Vasilyev took place at the State Duma in Russia, where both parties agreed to renew the parliamentary friendship group.

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