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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Foreign Minister acknowledges Russian support in the fight against terrorism

Russia's support to Sri Lanka in combating terrorism nationally, has been steadfast and well established, observed Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama when H.E. Mr. Alexey L Shebarshin, Ambassador for the Russian Federation paid a farewell call on him today (27 August 2008) at the end of his tour of duty in Sri Lanka. In this context, the Ambassador endorsed the Sri Lanka government's military campaign against the LTTE.

Minister Bogollagama was appreciative of Russia sharing Sri Lanka's initiatives in the international fora. He acknowledged that bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Russia have been enhanced during the tenure of Ambassador Shebarshin. He urged for greater cooperation in trade, which would make bilateral relations more meaningful and holistic. Developments in Georgia were also discussed at this meeting.

The Minister presented a token of appreciation to Ambassador Shebarshin in recognition of his successful period of office in Sri Lanka.

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

There is always the good and the bad.

If Russia supports, then the US and the western world will not support the SL government.

This is evident in past action. Western Governments support is assured as long as the developing countries dance according to their tunes, and if this is compromised, then they go fishing elsewhere.

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