Energy cooperation in focus as President meets Russian envoy

2026-03-26 - 10:44

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (March 26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions centering on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Talks are expected to focus on enhancing collaboration between Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation, including potential partnerships in fuel supply, energy security and long-term cooperation. Deputy Minister Marshavin, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, was welcomed upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport by Deputy Minister of Economic Development Mr. Nishantha Jayaweera, Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E. Levan S. Dzhagaryan, Mr. M.R.K. Lenagala, Additional Secretary/ Europe and North America – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Sugeeshwara Gunaratna. Director General /Europe & North America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit underscores ongoing efforts by both countries to deepen diplomatic and economic ties, particularly in the energy sector amid evolving global market conditions. (President’s Media Division)