ශ්රී ලංකාවට අලුතින් පත්කල රුසියානු තානාපති ව්ලැඩිමීර් මෙහයිලොව් සඳහා රාත්රී භෝජන සංග්රහය
18 සැප්තැම්බර් 2008
The newly appointed Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E. Mr. Vladimir Mikhailov attended the reception and dinner organized by H.E. Mr. Udayanga Weeratunga, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russian Federation. New Ambassador had an opportunity to meet all Sri Lankan official and business representatives and Sri Lankan friends in Moscow and its region.
H.E. Vladhimir Mikhailov showed the great interest in Sri Lanka. Also we found out that he is a no stranger for Sri Lanka and for the Asian region. Earlier he worked in the Russian Embassies in Pakistan and Ethiopia.
In his speech, the new Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. V.Mikhailov said the relationship between the two countries date as far back as 1957 and the relationship and sees it a notable undertaking to the future designed on a well structured ‘vision’. A vision of this kind has already manifested itself through cooperation of various programmes that include Education, trade and commercial. On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation H.E. Ambassador paid tribute and express heartfelt thanks to all those who have contributed support ,for his appointment, specially to the Sri Lankan Ambassador. He said that your goodwill and support appreciate and will be remembered.
Sri Lanka Ambassador H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga welcomed all guests and mentioned that he is very glad about the appointment of the his friend new Ambassador and hopefully Sri Lanka can expect much more activities from Russian side under the guides of new Ambassador. This reception was one of the most colorful reception organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow and Sri Lankan students from Tver Medical Academy performed Sri Lankan dance items. After the dance performances Ambassador invited all guest to taste the special Sri Lankan dinner. Ambassadors of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal are also attended this special function.
