Friday November 18th, 2011in Celebration 1 Likes

Relics of Lord Buddha in Russia

Sri Lanka donates Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha to Republic of Kalmykia
18th November 2011

At the dawn of the cold November morning Buddhist devotees in the Republic of Kalmykia and Russian Federation hurried to the main temple in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, to pay homage to sacred relics of Lord Buddha from Sri Lanka. The sacred relics were sent to Kalmykia by the President of Sri Lanka H.E Mahinda Rajapaksa at a special request of former President of Kalmykia H.E. Kirsan Ilyumshinov during his visit to Sri Lanka. The sacred relics were on display to public homage for 7 days from the 18th November 2011.

The ceremony of the sacred relics was declared open by the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Russian Federation H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga, and on behalf of the people of Sri Lanka and the President Mahinda Rajapaksa Ambassador Weeratunga congratulated the people of Kalmykia on that momentous day. Also Ambassador Weeratunga appreciated the steps taken by H.E. Kirsan Illyumshinov‐Former President of the Republic of Kalmykia and Ven. Pallekande Ratanasara Thero for the development of Buddhism in Kalmykia and promised to give utmost support from Sri Lanka.

In addition to the thousands of Buddhist devotees, Head of the State of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov, Ven. Shadzhin Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche Thero, Ven. Pallekande Ratanasara Thero and several parliamentarians, Ven. Buddhist monks and other prominent personalities paid homage to the sacred relics.

Ambassador Weeratunga also met the Head of the State of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov and discussed the development of Buddhist relations between Kalmykia and Sri Lanka

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Sunday November 13th, 2011in Receptions 0 Likes

Secretary of MEA in Russia

Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka visited the Russia
14th November 2011
H.E. Karunatilaka Amunugama, Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka visited the Russian Federation on the 13th of November to attend bilateral consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
On the 14th November, H.E. Amunugama had fruitful discussions with Mr. Zamir Kabulov, Director of Second Asia Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and later with Hon. Alexey Borodavkin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
Whilst welcoming the guests Mr. Zamir Kabulov congratulated Sri Lanka on the rapid development following the military defeat of terrorism in Sri Lanka. H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga, Ambassador of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation, Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage, Head of Chancery and other diplomats were present at the occasion.
Matters relating bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Russia such as increased bilateral political visits, trade and economic relations, defence and military cooperation as well as education, culture, and technological cooperation were discussed by the two parties at the meeting. Strong cooperation between Sri Lanka and Russia at multilateral forums was also noted with satisfaction.
At the meeting of H.E. Karunatilaka Amunugama with Hon. Alexey Borodavkin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation they noted the improvements in the Sri Lanka Russia Relations in recent years and agreed to work towards strengthening trade and economic relations.
14th evening the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation organized a Reception in honor of H.E. Amunugama at the residence of H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga. H.E the Ambassador welcomed H.E the secretary and the guests with a brief welcome speech and lighting of traditional oil lamp, later Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage, Head of Chancery, highlighted the development in bilateral relations in the past years with a eye-catching presentation.
H.E. Karunatilaka Amunugama took time to visit many places of historical and cultural significance in Moscow on the 15th November 2011. Next day H.E. Amunugama visited the Embassy of Sri Lanka. During the visit H.E the Ambassador, familiarized the secretary of external affairs regarding the novel methods being used by the Embassy in the areas of financial, administrative and consular work, which has contributed to increased efficiency of the Embassy. H.E. Karunatilaka took time to speak with the staff of the Embassy during the visit.

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