Ambassador Jayatilleka comments on the explosions to RIA Novosti
Unofficial translation from Russian language of Ambassador Jayatilleka's interview published on the news agency website
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Russian Federation hopes that the explosions will not affect the country's tourism industry
https://ria.ru/20190421/1552897336.html
21.04.2019, 13:08
Vladimir Putin reassures that Russia is Sri Lanka’s partner in fighting terrorism and expects “masterminds and perpetrators of such a heinous and cynical crime … to get the punishment they deserve”
After the terrible terrorist attacks, which swept across the paradise island of Sri Lanka to the shock of the whole civilized world, the Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and the people of Sri Lanka in an official telegram:
Deadly bomb explosions occurred in Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation is deeply saddened with the news of multiple bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday and strongly condemns these horrifying attacks.
Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed in the explosions and wishes of speedy recoveries to the many others who were injured.
Sri Lankan students awarded for the best dancing performance at the annual Youth Festival “My Country” organized by the MADI University, Moscow
On 18 April 2019, Sri Lankan students were awarded for the best dancing performance at the annual Youth Festival "My Country," organized by the Moscow Automobile & Road Construction State University (MADI), Moscow. One of the most fascinating parts of the event was the traditional dancing number of the Sri Lankan students who study at MADI, which won the award for the best dancing performance. During the concert, Sri Lankan students also entertained the audience by singing a Sinhala song.
Ambassador Jayatilleka meets President of the Russian International Affairs Council and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mr. Igor Ivanov
On April 18, 2019 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation H.E. Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka and Madame Sanja Jayatilleka paid a courtesy call on Igor Ivanov, President of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), who was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in 1998 - 2004, and later Secretary of the Russian Security Council. Mr. Ivanov is a Doctor of Historical Sciences, professor of Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University), member of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Science, member of Supervisory Council of the International Luxembourg Forum on Preventing Nuclear Catastrophe and member of the European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation. Dr. Ivanov is the Hero of the Russian Federation and the recipient of state awards from Russia and foreign countries.
Sri Lankan Diplomats Participate in the Day of Nationalities organized by The National Research Moscow State Construction University in Russia
On 16 April 2019 the National Research Moscow State Construction University (NIU MGSU) hosted the "Day of Nationalities at NIU MGSU", attracting hundreds of its students, including those of Sri Lanka, at the University premises.
Students from more than twenty countries, who are studying at NIU MGSU, showcased indigenous products that constitute the cultural values and display the scenic beauty of their home countries. Demonstration of various peoples' national cuisines also took place during the event.
