US $ 300 million credit facility to Sri Lanka by the Russian Government 8th February 2010 Hon. Rohitha Bogollagama, Minister of Foreign Affairs met Hon. Alexie Kudrin, Deputy Prime Minister

President held bilateral meetings with H.E. Dmitry Medvedev, President of Russia 8th February 2010 President Rajapaksa met Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on 8th February for bilateral discussions at the Kremlin.

Sightseeing was limited to the Kremlin & Red Square 7th February 2010 Moscow City excursion was arranged for H.E. the President, First Lady and members of the delegation on 7th

Cultural Show “Sri Lankan Night” 7th February 2010 H.E. the President arrived at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia at 15.00 hrs as the Chief Guest of the “Sri Lankan

50th Anniversary of Peoples’ Friendship University Celebrations held at Kremlin. 06th of February 2010 The visit was associated with the bestowal of the “Doctorate Honoris Causa” by the Peoples’ Friendship

President arrived at “Vunukova” Airport on 6th February 2010 6th February 2010 President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa visited the Russian Federation for a three day working visit in February