Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said Russia is a reliable friend who consistently stand for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty at international forums.
Welcoming the new Russian Ambassador Levan S. Dzhagaryan, who called on him at the Prime Minister’s Office, he recalled the Soviet support to industrialization of Sri Lanka setting up steel factory at Oruwela and tyre factory in Kelaniya decades ago. The Prime Minister also mention about the scholarships offered to Sri Lanka at Lumumba and Moscow universities for hundreds of Sri Lankan students who serve the nation now.
The Ambassador assured the Prime Minister that Russia would extend fullest support to Sri Lanka’s economic progress in every field.
They held detailed discussions on potential for Russian large scale investments in Sri Lanka.
Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake was also present at this discussion.