Embassy bids farewell to two diplomats of the staff
28 March 2014
In March two (2) diplomatic officers of the Embassy concluded their tenures at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation. Group Captain Udeni Rajapaksa, Defence Counsellor and Mrs. Chandima Abeyratne, Second Secretary (Commerce). Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga hosted a Farewell Reception at the Official Residence for Group Captain Udeni Rajapaksa and Mrs. Chandima Abeyratne on 28 March 2014.
Members of the Staff of the Embassy, Sri Lankans living in Moscow, and the staff of the Sri Lankan Airlines in Moscow were among the well-wishers who attended the Farewell.
Speaking at the farewell function Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga appreciated the contribution made by the outgoing diplomats to the work of the Embassy and for enhancing the bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation as well as other countries to which the Embassy is concurrently accredited.
The outgoing officers appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the work of the Embassy and the experience gained during their diplomatic assignments. Guests as well as other staff members spared words of appreciation of the outgoing Diplomats
Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga presented mementos to the outgoing officers as a token of appreciation and wished them and their families success in their future endeavors. Sri Lankan cuisine and pure Ceylon tea were served to the participants.
