Nine members of the delegation from Sri Lanka visited Russia to participate at the International Volunteer Forum, which was held on December 2—5, 2018, in Moscow.

On December 5, Ambassador Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of Cuba, Gerardo Penalver Portal, a son of a founder of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba. Cuban Ambassador served as Director General on bilateral relations, coordinating Europe, Canada, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa-Middle East, Asia-Pacific, before he assumed his duties in Moscow.

On December 4, Ambassador Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka accompanied by Madame Sanja Jayatilleka attended a meeting at Trialogue Club International, a meeting place of the Russian and foreign diplomats, politicians and experts for discussions on foreign and security policy. It was the last event of the Club for this year. The Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year.