Reception on the occasion of “MITT 2008″
20 March, 2008
The second day of the Fair was dedicated to a press conference and Sri Lankan traditional dinner. This was attended by more than 60 guests including travel companies, media organizations and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. At this reception, His Excellency’s presentation Moscow Puwath
100th anniversary of the first Soviet Ambassador in Ceylon V.G. Yakovlev
17 March, 2008
March 17, 2008 at the Russian Peoples’ Friendship University held a ceremony dedicated to the Activities referred 60 anniversary of independence of Sri Lanka and the 100 th anniversary of the first Soviet ambassador in Ceylon VG Yakovlev and 50 anniversary of the Society of Russian Lankan duruzhby. Also, a photo exhibition and sosoyalas otkritiya prezentachiya DVD Albom Sri Lanka through the eyes of the Russian ambassador.
Welcome Indian school & Indian Embassy Staff
21st November 2008
H.E. the Ambassador and the staff warmly welcome the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Mission, Maj. General Nandana Udawatta and the Consular Officer Ms. Nayomi Serasinghe whilst bidding farewell to Ms. Ruwini Gunasena, who completed her assignment as the Consular Officer in the Sri Lanka Embassy in Russia.
Welcoming Maj. General Nandana Udawatta, H.E Weeratunga expressed his pleasure to have the Major General, who led the largest battalion of Sri Lanka Army to successfully ending the 30 year old civil war. Further H. E. the Ambassador appreciated Ms. Gunasena for her committed and diligent work and for the efficient and effective function carried out for the betterment of the mission’s procedures and operations; at the same time expressed his expectations of Ms. Serasinghe to fulfill the job functions assigned efficiently and effectively in the time to come.
The speech in return, Ms. Gunasena expressed her gratitude for support, assistance and warm welcome in Russia. Great appreciation was expressed to the Ambassador of Sri Lanka Udayanga Weeratunga and Madam Uma Weeratunga not only for support in her work but also for taking care of the family during their stay in Russia.
International Women’s Day was celebrated at the Embassy with the Staff. Ladies of the Embassy including Mrs. Uma Weeratunga and Ms. Sithara Weeratunga received gifts from H.E. the Ambassador. The staff enjoyed a special dinner arranged by Mrs. Weeraunga.
Reception on the occasion of “Prodexpo 2008″
12 February, 2008
Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga organized a special reception for the Sri Lankan participants of the PRODEXPO 2008 exhibition which was held in Feb 2009 in Moscow. 12 Sri Lankan companies especially tea companies participated this exhibition. Also Foreign Ministry officials, Sri Lankans living in Russian Federation participated this reception.
On this occasion Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga addressing he mentioned that to popular Ceylon Tea brand in Moscow Embassy is always ready assist any necessary help for the importing companies.
Madam Weeratunga organized special dinner with delicious Sri Lankan foods.
Independence Day Celebration at the Embassy
04th February, 2008
60th Sri Lankan Independence celebrated on grand manner with the participation of Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga on 4th of February 2008 at the Sri Lanka embassy in Russian Federation. Officials from the Ministry of Foriegn Affairs, Officials Government of Russia, Ambassadors and Diplomatic officers of other foriegn missions of Russia, Sri Lankan community, students and religious patrons participated this ceremony.
