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Rathnakumara Welhenage Visit to Russia
18th October 2008
Workshop with PANTEON Tour
Workshop for travel agents with tour operator “PANTEON”
23 October, 2008
The second work shop organized with the assistance of Tour Operator PANTEON (Travel Agent of the NATALIE TOURS) was held on 23rd October 2008. Almost 33 regional travel agents participated this work shop.
Sri Lankan Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga expressed extreme confidence that the Russian Tourism will become the wave of the future of Sri Lanka Tourism.
For the first 1.5 hours The Ambassador H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga has made a speech about the country, some aspects of traveling, customs formalities, and souvenirs as well as the main historical heritage and ancient towns, culture and nature together with the main itinerary for tourists. During his speaking participants had an opportunity to see the picture of Sri Lanka on the big screen behind. At the end of the speech Ambassador told about the most popular hotels on the beach, answered all question of the audience and introduced the new Tourist Promotion Assistant to the Agents.
All participants got presents from the Embassy and from the Ambassador such as video and brochures about Sri Lanka and the best of Sri Lankan tea. Workshops were concluded by the speeches of the Heads of Sri Lankan Department of Panteon. They informed all agents about winter programs of their companies, main itineraries and information about beach hotels in Sri Lanka.
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Workshop with Tez Tour 2008
Workshop for travel agents with tour operator “Tez Tour”
22 October, 2008
This month the Embassy of Sri Lanka took part workshop for Moscow Travel Agencies which was held by the biggest diversified tour operator “TEZ TOUR” for its agencies chain on 21nd of October. The program of a meeting was completely devoted to Sri Lanka as the best destination within Asia.
For the first 1.5 hours The Ambassador H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga has made a speech about the country, some aspects of traveling, customs formalities, and souvenirs as well as the main historical heritage and ancient towns, culture and nature together with the main itinerary for tourists. During his speaking participants had an opportunity to see the picture of Sri Lanka on the big screen behind. At the end of the speech Ambassador told about the most popular hotels on the beach, answered all question of the audience and introduced the new Tourist Promotion Assistant to the Agents. All participants got presents from the Embassy and the Ambassador such as video and brochures about Sri Lanka and the best Sri Lankan tea. Workshops were concluded by the speech of the Head of Sri Lankan Department of TEZ TOUR. They informed all agents about winter programs of their companies, main itineraries and beach hotels in Sri Lanka.
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Secretary in Saint Petersburg
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka visited the Saint Petersburg
9th – 11th October 2008
Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka visited the Russian Federation on the 5th of October to attend bilateral consultations with the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation.
St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, it was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, and it remains the country’s cultural center, with venues like the hypermodern Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to abstract works by Kandinsky.
Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa took time to visit many places of historical and cultural significance in St. Petersburg on the 9-11th October 2008.
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Reception for Secretary
Reception for Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka
7th October 2008
7th evening the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation organized a Reception in honor of Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the residence of H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga. H.E the Ambassador welcomed and highlighted the development in bilateral relations in the past years with a eye-catching presentation the secretary and the guests with a brief welcome speech and lighting of traditional oil lamp. Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa took time to visit many places of historical and cultural significance in Moscow on the 5-8th October 2008.
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Secretary of Defence in Russia
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka visited the Russia
5th – 11th October 2008
Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka visited the Russian Federation on the 5th of October to attend bilateral consultations with the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa took time to visit many places of historical and cultural significance in Moscow on the 5-8th October 2008.
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Reception Leisure 2008
Reception on the occasion of “Leisure – 2008″
24th September, 2008
On the occasion of Leisure 2008 Moscow Travel &Trade Fair, special reception and dinner was held in Sri Lankan Ambassadors residence on 24th September 2008 evening. The reception, hosted by the Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga, was attended by senior Russian Foreign Ministry officials, diplomats and Russian media personals. Sri Lankan participants for the Leisure-2008 Travel & Trade also joined the reception to mark this occasion.
On the occasion, Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga lauded the Russia-Sri Lanka travel relations and highlighted the development achieved by the Embassy of Sri Lanka during the past three years. On his speech in Sinhala Ambassador Weeratunga mentioned that tourism is one of the largest industries worldwide but still we are not using the maximum strength and correct decisions to promote Sri Lanka among the Russian travelers.
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Leisure 2008
Travel Exhibition “Leisure 2010″ in Moscow
23-26 September, 2008
Annual Tourism and Travel fair took place from 24 till 24 September, 2010 in Moscow. Sri Lanka was represented by 12 travel companies and leading hoteliers of the country: The Foretress, Taj Hotels, Maunt Lavinia & Club Bentota, Exotic Global Holidays, Maldiviana, Tangerine Tours, Walkers Tours, Exotic vacations, Jetwing Travels, Lion Paradise, Concord Exotic Voyages, Aitken Spence. Stand inaugurating procedure leading by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Russia H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga happened in traditional Lankan stile with blessing the oil lamp that symbolized the success for any event.
It is well known that 2011 will be the Visit Sri Lanka Year in the country and we are happy to welcome all people to visit our miracle island. Moreover, there will be the World Cricket Cup 2011 in Sri Lanka. First 3 games happened in Sri Lanka in February-March and all interested in that event are welcome to join us! Don’t miss the brightest even of the year 2011.
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World Food 2008
Food & Beverage Exhibition “World Food – 2008″
21 – 24 September, 2008
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russian Federation together with the Sri Lanka Tea Board organized Sri Lankan participation for Worldfood 2008 in Moscow, the largest international food & beverage exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. This annual event is organized by ITE Group Plc. United Kingdom, and ITE LLC. Moscow and assisted by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, State Duma of the Russian Federation and Government and Core Industrial Associations. All leading tea importers and distributors in Russia and regions of the Russian Federation were invited by TPU and wide publicity was given by the organizers to the fair. Four leading tea exporters; Stassen Exports (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Tea Bags (pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Fresh Teas (Pvt) Ltd and Ceylon Tea Land (Pvt) Ltd. participated together with Sri Lanka Tea Board. The participants displayed their range of products and had attractive stands.
H E the Ambassador Mr Udayanga Weeratunge graced the occasion at the opening ceremony and Sri Lankan exporters and their representatives in Moscow were also present.
An information desk providing information on product and other relevant information on the Sri Lankan tea industry was maintained at the stall. This desk was well made use of by interested visitors to the stall. Promotional brochures in Russian and in English and promotional tea sachets were distributed to visitors during the fair. Each day of the fair, branded teas of the participating companies were utilized for the liquid tea service. Many trade inquiries were made and a number of orders are presently under negotiation. The participation by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and the private sector companies was successful.
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Welcoming reception
Welcoming reception of new Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka
18th September 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.
