At the invitation of Prof. Igor Stoma, Rector of the Gomel State Medical University, Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia, concurrently accredited to the Republic of Belarus, visited the Gomel State Medical University and held a meeting with the Administration of the University, including Vice Rectors, Deans and others.

The sides discussed well-being, academic performance and social life of Sri Lankan students, possibilities of cooperation with Sri Lankan Universities, etc. Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage visited the Pediatric Regional Clinical Hospital/University Clinical base to inspect the facilities where students develop practical skills and doctors do their advanced training.
To celebrate the arrival of Ambassador the University organized a concert with participation of Sri Lankan students, who also met Her Excellency and discussed with her the matters of their concern. More than 100 Sri Lankan students obtain their higher degree in the Gomel State Medical University.