Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera, met with the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Olga Lyubimova, for a discussion on expanding and deepening cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Russia.

Sri Lanka made a significant contribution to the III International Buddhist Forum, held in the Republic of Kalmykia, Russian Federation, with co-sponsorship from Moscow State University (MSU) and the Government of Kalmykia.

The Minister of Energy of Sri Lanka Eng. Kumara Jayakody participated in the Russian Energy Week 2025 held in Moscow from 15–17 October 2025. The visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation in the field of energy cooperation and sustainable development.

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau successfully conducted a series of tourism roadshows in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Moscow, aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka's presence in the Russian market and attracting a wider range of travellers. The roadshows brought together over 20 Sri Lankan tourism companies, including hotels, destination management companies, and travel operators, who engaged in networking sessions, business meetings, cultural events, and presentations with Russian counterparts.