| Farewell reception for Diplomats |
| 03.12.2010 |
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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow held a special farewell reception for 3 diplomats, which are leaving the Embassy after 3 years of service, in a warm atmosphere of forthcoming New Year. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga had a speech to thank all diplomats for their committed and diligent work for developing and strengthen relationships between Russia and Sri Lanka. The Ambassador resumed all the results of year 2010. |
| Workshop with tour operator Spectrum & Etihad Airways |
| 12.11.2010 |
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On 12th November, 2010 second workshop of winter series took place at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow in cooperation with tour operator Spectrum. Around 70 agents took part in the event. Workshop was attended by Etihad Airways. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga informed participants about the current situation in Sri Lanka Tourism industry and shared his personal experience. |
| Workshop with tour operator Connaissance |
| 11.11.2010 |
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On 11th November, 2010 first workshop of winter series took place at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow in cooperation with the oldest travel company selling Sri Lanka Connaissance. More than 35 agents took part in the event. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga addressed participants. His narration abounded in interesting funny stories, personal experience, and island ancient legends. |
| A farewell ceremony for Air Commodore Upali Chandratillake, Defence Attaché |
| 26.10.2010 |
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On October 26, 2010 a farewell ceremony for Defence Attache of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russian Federation- Air Commodore Upali Chandratillake, was held in the Embassy of Sri Lanka. Approximately 75 people attended the event, including the defence attaches of other embassies, representatives from the Ministry of Defence of Russian Federation and Sri Lankan community in Russia. |
| Workshop with tour operator “TezTour” |
| 20.10.2010 |
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Workshop for TEZTOUR agency’s network with participation of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of DSR Sri Lanka H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga took place on 20th October, 2010 at the conference hall of Danilivskaya Hotel. Every year by tradition since 2007, all agencies of TEZTOUR have come to that hall to meet H.E. the Ambassador, got some news about Sri Lanka, ask questions about the way of selling Sri Lanka, what recommend to their tourists and what to inform them about the country. |
| Reception to welcome the Minister of Plantation of Sri Lanka |
| 12.10.2010 |
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A reception was held at the Ambassador of Sri Lanka’s Residence on 12th October 2010 in honour of the visiting Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Plantation Industries of Sri Lanka and delegation to Russian Federation. Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga in his welcome speech to the participants noted a great meaning of tea for Russia and wished high business achievement and fruitful work at future. Hon. Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe addressed the invitees and said that the major challenge is to retain tea production targets and maintain the quality of “Ceylon Tea”. |
| Travel Fair “Ukraine’2010″ in Kiev |
| 06-08.10.2010 |
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia participated the 18th International Travel Fair UKRAINE’2010 from 6th till 8th October, 2010 in Kiev. This year 10 sub exhibitors from Sri Lanka participated the Fair. Sri Lanka Stand was inaugurated by H.E. the Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga, who addressed a speech to all Sri Lankan participants and wish them good luck. All companies recorded the activity of visitors during the Fair. |
| Reception on occasion of “Leisure 2010″ Travel Fair |
| 22.09.2010 |
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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russian Federation, launched a new website which is expected to improve customer services, at the Embassy. The reconstruction of a new website is a general requirement and the re-designed format makes the website more user friendly, with a catalogue of invaluable information. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga said the website would make access to information a lot easier and better helps its users to understand the information material. |
| Travel Fair “Leisure 2010″ in Moscow |
| 21-24.09.2010 |
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Annual Tourism and Travel fair took place from 24 till 24 September, 2010 in Moscow. Sri Lanka was represented by 12 travel companies and leading hoteliers of the country. Stand inaugurating procedure leading by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Russia H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga happened in traditional Lankan stile with blessing the oil lamp that symbolized the success for any event. |
| Presentation “Invest in Sri Lanka” at the Embassy in Moscow |
| 16.09.2010 |
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Presentation of Sri Lanka investment opportunity for foreign investor took place on 16th September, 2010 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia. Business groups and people who interested in investing in Sri Lanka from different shears were invited. H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga in his speech mentioned that most of the them have never suspected that Sri Lanka is a kind of offshore zone. Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage, Minister of the Embassy of Sri Lanka, delivered a presentation and answer the main question: “Why invest in Sri Lanka?” |
| Trade Fair ”World Food 2010″ in Moscow |
| 14-17.09.2010 |
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russian Federation together with the Sri Lanka Tea Board organized Sri Lankan participation for Worldfood 2010 in Moscow, the largest international food & beverage exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. H.E. the Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunge graced the occasion at the opening ceremony and Sri Lankan exporters and their representatives in Moscow were also present. |
| Presentation of a Book “President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa “Leasership” |
| 12.08.2010 |
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The presentation of the book “President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa “Leadership” was held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow on 12th August, 2010. The Book is presented by H.E. Mr. Udayanga Weeratunga, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka. Ambassadors, diplomats, journalists, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heads of travel & tea companies were presented at the Reception. |
| Sri Lanka First Lady Visit to Ukraine |
| 27-30.07.2010 |
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First Lady of Sri Lanka Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa concluded a visit to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine from 27th to 30th July. During the visit Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa had the opportunity to visit Lyceum number 23 and 387th kindergarten school in Kiev. The highlight of Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s visit to Kiev was the 15th passing out ceremony of the National Defence University of Ukraine. |
| Annual Cricket Tournament “Embassy Cup 2010″ |
| 10.07.2010 |
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Annual Cricket Tournament organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka for the third time was held on 10th of July 2010 at the play ground of Peoples Friendship University of Russia.All players of the team were given certificated and gift parcels while champions were given Embassy Cup Trophy and Cash US$ 1,000.00, Runner’s Up US$ 500.00. Man of the Series, Best Bowler and Best Batsman were given US$ 200.00. |
| President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa visit to Ukraine |
| 30.06 – 03.07.2010 |
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The visit of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to Ukraine concluded from 29th June to 03rd July, 2010. That this visit was the first by a Sri Lankan Head of State while also being the second visit by a world leader to Ukraine since the inauguration of Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovich should easily explain the significance of the visit to both Sri Lanka and Ukraine. Keeping in line with the new foreign policy of Sri Lanka, the official delegation led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris held detailed bilateral talks with Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovich. |
| Reception for Inspector General of the Police of Sri Lanka |
| 08.06.2010 |
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Inspector General of the Police of Sri Lanka Mr. Mahinda Balasuriya visited Russia and got the honorary degree of doctor from one St.-Petersburg University. Reception was organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka to welcome the honorable guest. |
| Vesak Celebration at the Embassy |
| 25.05.2010 |
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Sri Lanka Embassy in Russian Federation celebrated Vesak day with the participation of Sri Lankans and Russian citizens. Students studying in Smolensk State Medical Academy presented Vesak Dharma Deshana and Pahan Pooja program. With the guides of Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga the embassy building decorated with Buddhist flags and bulbs. |
| Travel Fair “MITT 2010″ |
| 17.03.2010 |
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Moscow hosted the 17th MITT 2010 travel & tourism exhibition from 17-20th March 2010. 16 Sri Lankan travel companies (Jetwing Travels , Aitken Spence, Heritage Lanka, Favourite Holidays, Maldiviana Group, Exotic Vaccation Travels, Walkers Tours, Concord Exotic Voyage Travels, Journey Scapes, Ceylon Pride Travels, Ceylon Tours, Ncar Travels, Tangerine Travels, Exotic Globel Holidays, Deluxe Holidays , Serene Pavilions & Mount Lavinia Hotel ) participated with the Sri lanka Tourist Board for this event. |
| Food & Beverage Exhibition ”PRODEXPO 2010″ |
| 08.02.2010 |
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Prodexpo 2010 in Moscow, the largest international food & beverage exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe, held in Moscow and Ceylon Tea Land (Pvt) Ltd. participated together with the Tea Promotion Unit (TPU) of the Embassy. Since the Russian economy is recovering from the recession, there were many inquiries from the trade. The participation by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and the private sector companies was successful and the objectives of the participation were achieved. |
| Visit of the President of Sri Lanka H.E. Mahinda Radjapaksa in Russia |
| 06.02.2010 |
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa undertook a three-day visit to Russia from 6th to 8th February 2010. It is a matter of significance that the first visit abroad by the President following his decisive victory at the recently concluded presidential election was to the friendly nation of Russia. Sri Lanka and Russia have always had a close and cordial relationship. The current visit by the President is the first high-level visit to Russia after 36 years, the last being by Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1974. |
