Embassy Staff celebrated Victory over Terrorism
22 May, 2009
Staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russian federation gathered in embassy outside Friday Heroes’ Day and the Sri Lankan victory against terrorism. Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga congratulated the President, Defense Secretary, Army, Navy, Air Force and Police Commanders and all the service men and women for their contribution.
This special gathering started with hosting of National flag and minutes silence and ended with the patriot songs.
Sri Lanka sponsoring “International Banking Award 2009″
21 May, 2009
Embassy of Sri Lanka was a sponsor of the “International Banking Award – 2009” on 21st of May 2009 in cooperation with Taj Exotica Hotel 5*, Bentota, and Qatar Airways. Russian Central Bank, the 1st prize-winner, got the special star as the “Best Russian Bank – 2009”. The head of the Central Bank department of licensing made a major contribution to the developing of Russian Banking System and was awarded a 10 days trip for 2 persons to Sri Lanka in Taj Exotica, Bentota on HB basis presented by H.E. personally.
The Ambassador noted that Taj Exotica one of the most comfortable and splendid hotel on the western coast of Sri Lanka. H.E. had a speech during the ceremony and declared the end of war in Sri Lanka together with invitation for guests to visit Sri Lanka – a miracle Island and the best holiday and MICE destination within Asia.
Ambassador thanks to Qatar Airways provided the winner with 2 business class tickets Moscow – Colombo – Moscow. Embassy of Sri Lanka expresses the special gratitude to Taj Exotica, Bentota for 10 days free package for prize – winner! On behalf of Embassy of Sri Lanka Ambassador thanks to Qatar Airways provided the winner with 2 business class tickets Moscow – Colombo – Moscow. Embassy of Sri Lanka expresses the special gratitude to Taj Exotica, Bentota for 1 week free package for prize – winner! There was a Banking television Unite on that event which interviewed H.E. about the future investment opportunity in Sri Lanka and Russian banking system development. Also Ambassador said that near future Russian national currency ruble will becomes the most stable and strong all over the world.
This Award was instituted in 2005 by the media holding company “Informbank” in co-operation with Regional Banks Association, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Russian Business owner and Industrialist Union, European Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Russian Governmental Financial Academy. The biggest Russian Banks participated the event including the regional Banks and brunches. The ceremony took place at a very nice banquet hall for 300 guests attended by the brass band of the Russian Armed Forces. All guests were presented with Sri Lankan brochures and 30 prize-winners got finest Ceylon tea from the Ambassador and Taj Exotica’s brochures as well. Sri Lanka had its LOGO on all invitation cards and event’s programs.
Ambassador visited the Kursk State Medical University
16 May, 2009
We should salute the commanders and the members of the Armed Forces for their valiant efforts and sacrifices made to defeat the ruthless group of terrorists and for their great humanitarian civilian rescue operation that the Armed Forces conducted with sympathy for the helpless civilians of the North. This was the part of the speech made by Ambassador Weeraunga when he participated as a Chief Guest for the Kursk State Medical University’s Special Reception and cultural show -Sinhavalokana- of the Sri Lankan students.
Kursk Medical Academy situated 600 km from the Moscow town and more than 225 Sri Lankan students studying in this university. Ambassador met Rector of the Kursk Medical Academy Prof. Viktor Lazarenko and other department heads and discussed about the problems and difficulties of the Sri Lankan students and got the first hand information from the University authorities. Further Ambassador Weeratunga informed about the current and latest situation in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan government is working on dozens of projects, using about one third of the budget in financing, although that number constantly shifts as new sources of projects are identified. Work has already begun to restore the electric, water, and sanitation infrastructure. The first phase of reconstruction providing emergency supplies of water and humanitarian aid. Also Ambassador said that it took soldiers to win the war, but it will take engineers to win the peace, therefore Sri Lankan government already started the construction and rehabilitation process in the Northern Province. Special cultural show organized by Sri Lankan students received huge reception from the Russian and participants. Cultural items of all nationalities in Sri Lanka showed the unity and the talents of the Sri Lankan students. Next day Ambassador Weeraunga had the special meeting with Sri Lankan students and discussed about the hostel facilities and other educational matters.
Reseption on occasion of “Jeweller – 2″
14 May, 2009
Special Reception on occasion of Jeweller-2’2009 Exhibition participants was held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka. First time Sri Lanka welcomes jewellery delegation. Russia and Sri Lanka have a strong relationship in military section, tourism sphere, tea trade and some other activities. Time has come for the jewellery as well.
“Jeweller-2” Exhibition took place from 15 till 23 May 2009 in Sokolniki and Sri Lanka had a special delegation on such an event. Among the delegation were Mr. G.H. Ajith P. Perera, Acting Deputy Director General of the Sri Lanka National Gem & Jewellery Authority, Mr. A.H. Chanaka Ellawala, Immediate Past Chairman of the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association and the current Chairman of the Facets (the leading gem & jewellery show in Sri Lanka) organizing committee of the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association, Mr. E. Famini Zoysa, a businessman and a member of the organizing committee of the Facets.
As a result of the visit, Russian Jewellery delegation will come to Sri Lanka “Facets” Exhibition in September 2009.
Victory day celebration on the Red Square in Moscow
09 May, 2009
Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga participated most popular Russian Festival, 9th May 2009 – Victory Day in the heart of Moscow – Red Square. More than 2500 special delegation from the different countries including Sri Lanka participated this event. Also President of Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister of Russian Federation participated this memorable event.
H.E. the Ambassador had formal discussions with Russian Communist Party Leader Mr. Gennady Zyuganov and some Africa Ambassadors there.
Vesak Celebration at the Embassy
08 May, 2009
On 8th May 2009 due to 2553 year of the celebration of Birth, enlightenment and of Lord Buddha calling Vesak, Sri Lankan community in Moscow and suburbs organize special religious ceremony at the Embassy of Sri Lanka. With the participation of Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga and Mrs. Weeratunga special bana ceremony organized. Under the guidance of Ven. Sevenagala Jinorasa and Ven. Rakwane Gnanseeha Thero celebrated this ceremony.
Also additional to this on 8th and 9th may 2009 in front of the Embassy premises organized special tea dansela. In that days Embassy building decorated with color lights and special vesak pahan lanterns.
