June 2009 – Udayanga Weeratunga

Saturday June 27th, 2009in Receptions 0 Comments 0 Likes

IG of Police Visit 2009

Visit of Inspector General of Police Mr. Jayantha Wickramaratne to Russia
27 June, 2009
IGP Sri Lanka Mr. Jayantha Wickramaratne represented Sri Lanka for this Conference Also DIG Anura Ekanayake (Crimes & Organized Crimes) participated this conference together with IGP. Mr. Jayantha Wickramaratne conducted Presentation on “Assessment of the Current Terrorist threat to world community”. Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga hosted a special lunch for the delegation on 26 June 2009 at the Ambassador’s residence.
The International Conference of Head of Intelligence Agencies, Security Services and Law Enforcement Bodies concerning the Problems of Combating Terrorism concluded on 25th June 2009 in Irkutsk. Russia recognizing the increasing challenge posed to democratic States by terrorist groups, and the need for greater cooperation at both the bilateral and multilateral levels in facing up to this challenge. Federal Security Service of Russian Federation hosted this conference.
The Conference, attended by terrorism experts from various countries like Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, the United States of America and Vietnam including Sri Lanka and media from 27 countries, pledged to continue to function as a network in furthering the struggle against terrorism.

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Wednesday June 24th, 2009in Celebration 0 Comments 0 Likes

Embassy Cup 2009

Cricket Tournament “Embassy Cup 2009″
04 July, 2009
Annual Cricket Tournament organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka for the second time was held on 04th of July 2009 at the play ground of Peoples Friendship University of Russia. This colorful event was ceremonially declared open by the H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation by lighting the traditional oil lamp and playing National anthem at 10.30 a.m.
They were more 200 viewers gathered to watch the matches and all of them were served with lunch provided be the Ambassador. The eight cricket teams of Sri Lankans from the different cities of the Russian federation were participated. The tournament was concluded around 7.30 pm and the certificates and prices were given by the Ambassador, diplomats and sponsors.
All players of the team were given certificated and gift parcels while champions were given Embassy Cup Trophy and Cash US$ 1,000.00, Runner’s Up US$ 500.00. Man of the Match US$ 300.00 and Special award for the all Rounder US$ 200.00.
The ceremony was conducted around 8.30 pm with every ones good wishes for the excellent organizing.

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Tuesday June 23rd, 2009in Receptions 0 Comments 0 Likes

Navy Commander in Moscow

Visit of Sri Lanka Navy Commander to Russia
23 June, 2009
Sri Lankan Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda visited to Moscow on 21st June to 26th June 2009 Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga organized a special reception for the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda at his official residence on 23.06.2009.
Ambassadors and diplomats, foreign official representatives Sri Lankan business personnel participated this event. On this special occasion Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda delivered speech and explain the current situation in Sri Lanka and he especially thanks to the Russian Federation for the help to defeat terrorism in Sri Lanka. During the visit Sri Lankan Navy Commander visited Military Maritime Fair in St.-Petersburg from 24 till 26 June, 2009.

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Friday June 12th, 2009in Celebration 0 Comments 0 Likes

Pirith Ceremony in Moscow 2009

All Night Pirith Chanting in Moscow to bless the President and Sri Lankans
12 June, 2009
Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Russian Federation conducted All Night Pirith ceremonies on 12th June and Alms Giving on 13th June to the Maha Sangha to invoke blessings on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government and people of Sri Lanka, tri forces personnel who sacrificed their lives and personnel who were injured in the war. This was the first and biggest religious event conducted by the Sri Lanka Mission in Russian Federation for the last 52 years of diplomatic relations between two countries.
On the invitation of Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga the Buddhist priests led by Ven.Dr.Pallekande Ratanasara Thero (Sri Lanka), Ven. Villachchiye harmavijaya Thero (Berlin), Ven. Rambukwelle Dhammavijaya Thero (Berlin), Ven. Pathakada Sumanatissa Thero (Sri Lanka), Ven . Viloye Wimalajothi Thero (London), Ven. Karuwelagaswewa Anuruddha Thero (Zurich), Ven.Dr.Vijayarajapura Seelawansa Thero (Viena) and 2 Sri Lankan Monks Ven.Rakwane Gnaseeha Thero and Sevanagala Ginorasa Thero, in Moscow were participated in these religious ceremonies.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials, Ambassador & Diplomats from the SAARC and CIS Embassies and Sri Lankans living in Moscow were participated this Pirith Chanting. These Buddhist monks were conducted to the Ambassador’s Residence in a procession with the participation of distinguished invitees, Sri Lankan business community and students, who carried a national flag and Buddhist flags, Sesath, along with Kandian dances performed by the Sri Lankan students of the Tver State Medical Academy. The Pirith chanting was done within “Pirith Mandapaya” erected in traditional Sri Lankan style in the main hall of the Ambassador’s Residence, with the participation of a number of representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Buddhist Missions in Moscow, other religious dignitaries, as well as Russian Buddhist devotees.