On July 23, 2020 Ambassador–Designate of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation prof. M.D. Lamawansa accompanied by Mr. Mohamed Anas, Counsellor and HOC, Ms. Chathurika Perera, Second Secretary (Commercial) and Ms. Nirosha Herath, Second Secretary (Political) paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of Armenia to Russia H.E. Vardan Toganyan. Ambassador-Designate M.D. Lamawansa is concurrently accredited to the Republic of Armenia.

The Heads of Mission discussed the matters related to promotion of Ceylon tea, tourism, gems and jewelry industry. Both Ambassadors aim to strengthen bilateral relations between the countries and tend to closer cooperate in the areas of common interest.