On September 25, 2020 a team from the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow, led by Charge d'Affaires Mr. Mohamed Anas, took part in the Fishing of Friendship at the invitation of Russian Association of International Cooperation and Russia-Sri Lanka Friendship Society.

 This year, the Fishing of Friendship was held in Moscow region for the third time. It has become a good tradition that brings members of the Embassies and Russian officials of the Friendship Societies together. 

The guests of the event took part in a fishing competition for grass carp, silver carp, pike and trout. In the framework of the event a fishing master class was arranged for the beginners, along with the tea drinking and warm conversations. 

Fishing is a popular activity in many countries of the world. During the official visit to Sri Lanka in 2019 a delegation of Russian Association of International Cooperation together with Russia - Sri Lanka Friendship Society from Moscow participated in the Fishing of Friendship to get acquainted with the peculiarities of fishing in Sri Lanka.