Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka visited the Russia
17th June 2008
Dr. Palitha Kohona, Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka visited the Russian Federation on the 16th of June to attend bilateral consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. On the 17th June, Dr. Kohona 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. At the meeting of Dr. Palitha Kohona 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.
H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga, Ambassador of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation 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.
17th evening the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation organized a Reception in honor of Dr. Kohona 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. Dr. Palitha Kohona took time to visit many places of historical and cultural significance in Moscow on the 18th June 2008. Next day Dr. Kohona 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. Dr. Kohona took time to speak with the staff of the Embassy during the visit.
