Russia assures support for Lanka
Sri Lanka was capable to face any international
pressure on alleged war crimes or any other problems as it had a proper
judicial system and the Russian government had always supported the Sri
Lankan government to protect its national integrity. We supported Sri
Lanka to fight against terrorism and to bring peace, visiting Russian
Foreign Minister Sergei V. Lavrov said at a press conference held at the
Foreign Ministry yesterday, 26 October.
This was the first occasion a Russian Foreign Minister
visited Sri Lanka during the history of 52 years of diplomatic ties
between Russia and Sri Lanka relations.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said both countries
had strengthened the mutual relations and friendship and had discussed
bilateral issues on economic, investment, trade, tourism, illicit
traffic of narcotics and drugs as well as urgent international issues.
Russia also would continue to assist practically in
the de-mining process by sending a team of de-mining experts and
humanitarian assistance, the visiting Foreign Minister said.
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said Sri Lanka
was grateful for the cooperation and support given by Russia in the
international forums and both countries held discussions on vital
international issues.
Russia remained a friend to our country and we expect
to strengthen the existing ties in the fields of economic, trade
cooperation, investment, oil explorations, cultural, sports and
international relations.
An agreement on cooperation to suppress illicit
traffic in and abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances was
signed at the Foreign Ministry Colombo yesterday by the Russian
Ambassador and officials of the Disaster Management and Human Rights
Ministry.
Courtesy : Daily News |
