Posted by Editor on March 26, 2026 – 9:10 pm
Russia has assured Sri Lanka of its help in going through any challenges attributable to the Center East battle, Russian Deputy Minister of Power Roman Marshavin stated throughout a gathering with Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo in the present day (March 26).
Marshavin, who’s on an official go to to Sri Lanka, made these remarks throughout talks held on the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
He stated Russia clearly understands the difficulties Sri Lanka is going through in the course of the present world disaster and is able to lengthen help in any approach doable.
He stated this help wouldn’t be restricted to the power sector, however may additionally embody technical help, equipment and different types of assist.
The Deputy Minister additionally thanked Sri Lanka for the nice and cozy welcome prolonged to him and stated he’s assured that the long-standing ties between the 2 international locations will develop stronger by way of this go to.
Throughout the assembly, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recalled the lengthy friendship between Sri Lanka and Russia.
He stated the technical and industrial help supplied by the previous Soviet Union had performed an vital function in Sri Lanka’s financial and social growth up to now.
The President additionally famous that Russia has remained one of many high international locations sending vacationers to Sri Lanka lately.
He expressed appreciation for Russia’s help in providing academic alternatives to many Sri Lankan college students, in addition to for the robust socio-cultural ties between the 2 international locations and Russia’s continued help for Sri Lanka in worldwide affairs.
President Dissanayake additionally stated he believes the Deputy Minister’s go to will assist additional strengthen bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Russia.
Representing the Sri Lankan authorities on the event had been Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and Senior Extra Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage.
The Russian delegation included Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka Levan S. Dzhagaryan, Director of the Division for Worldwide Cooperation on the Russian Ministry of Power Vladimir Khazov and Deputy Head of the Division for Business Improvement of Mineral Oil-Associated Providers Tasks Sergey Rodin.
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