On July 1-2, 2019 the 2nd International Forum "Development of Parliamentarism" was held in Moscow on the initiative of the Russian State Duma. The Forum brought together representatives of more than 130 countries - over 800 parliamentarians & experts who stressed the role of parliaments in solving global problems.

The Sri Lankan delegation, including Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake, Secretary – General of Parliament, took part in the Forum at the invitation from the Russia's State Duma.
On July 2, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation H.E. Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka hosted the official delegation to a luncheon.