The close friendship which has been built between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will create a new landmark in the bilateral relations between two countries, said Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Igor Morgulov.
These remarks were made by him at a ceremony held yesterday (23rd March) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Moscow, to mark the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Russia.
President Sirisena was the Chief Guest of the ceremony which comprised of several Sri Lankan and Russian cultural items.
The deputy Foreign Minister further stated that Russia will always stand with support Sri Lanka for its sovereignty and independence. “Russia is ready to extend any required support to Sri Lanka even in the international sphere. We also will assist Sri Lanka for its development in the fields of economy, trade, education and culture”, he said.
The representatives of the government of Russia who attended this ceremony stated, the official visit of President Sirisena which is made at the occasion of 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries, is significant for further strengthening the relations between the two countries.