Russian Ambassador calls on new Foreign Minister

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka Yury Materiy has called on the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry at the Foreign Ministry.

The Russian Ambassador apprised the Foreign Minister of significant aspects of the traditionally strong partnership between Sri Lanka and Russia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The Foreign Minister expressed his deep appreciation for Russia’s support towards Sri Lanka in bilateral and multilateral fora. The Foreign Minister discussed the growing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan while expressing satisfaction over the ongoing cooperation in multiple spheres.