Russia extends a warm welcome

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa who left for Russia to participate at the St. Petersburg international Economic Forum was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Governor of St. Petersburg, Sergei Alexsei Ivanovich at St. Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport.

Senior Minister of International Financial Co-operation, Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris, President’s Coordinating Secretary on International Affairs, Sajin Vass Gunawardena, M.P., Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga, Ambassador for Sri Lanka in Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivad Cabraal and some state officers in Russia were present on the occasion - Pic by Sudath Silva