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Sri Lanka sees silver lining in ties with Russia and Britain amid ...
Try GOLD - Free The Island | April 06, 2026 As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to unsettle global energy and trade flows, Sri Lanka appears to be finding a degree of resilience by deepening economic engagement with partners such as Russia and the United Kingdom. - BY SANATH NANAYAKKARE Recent diplomatic and trade developments suggest Colombo is positioning itself to benefit from both energy cooperation with Moscow and expanded export opportunities in the British market, potentially softening the impact of external shocks on its fragile economy.During talks in Colombo last week, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met visiting Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.Rudenko has described the island as a longstanding friend of Russia and pledged support in several key areas, including oil supplies, investment promotion, and tourism cooperation.The assurance of energy support comes at a time when global oil markets remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions and shifting sanctions regimes.Russia indicated it was prepared to assist Sri Lanka with oil supplies if needed, though Rudenko earlier clarified at a policy discussion that Moscow prefers long-term contractual supply arrangements rather than short-term spot deals arising from temporary market disruptions. This story is from the April 06, 2026 edition of The Island. Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers. Already a subscriber? Sign In The Island Delhi's No. 4 bet pays off as Rizvi delivers again Ninth over into Delhi Capitals’ chase, Sameer Rizvi brought out an audacious flick. 5 mins April 06, 2026The Island Sun overhead until 15 April; heat index to reach caution level The Department of Meteorology yesterday said that the sun would be positioned directly overhead across parts of the country from yesterday until 15 April. 1 min April 06, 2026The Island IBH Real Estate celebrates six years of growth IBH Real Estate marks six years in business this year, having grown from a modest venture founded in 2020 by Romesh Abeysekera into a trusted name in Sri Lanka's property sector. 1 min April 06, 2026 The Island Minasro College expands to Mathugama Minasro College marked a significant milestone in its educational journey with the opening of its newest branch in Mathugama on March 12, 2026. 1 min April 06, 2026 The Island Retirement age for ju...
Sri Lanka and Russia explore broader cooperation across key sectors
Sri Lanka and Russia have held wide-ranging discussions aimed at expanding cooperation across political, economic and educational sectors during a high-level meeting on March 30. The talks took place between Bimal Ratnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, and senior Russian officials including Andrey Denisov and Yevgeny Ditrik.During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities to deepen bilateral engagement in multiple fields, reflecting the long-standing relationship between Sri Lanka and Russia.In addition to political dialogue, discussions focused on strengthening economic collaboration and expanding educational exchanges between the two nations. The Russian side also shared details of the upcoming International Transport and Logistics Forum scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg from April 1 to 3, 2026, inviting Sri Lankan participation.The meeting highlighted both countries’ commitment to enhancing cooperation through practical initiatives and sustained dialogue, further reinforcing their longstanding partnership.
Sri Lankan President Emphasizes Urgent Strategies to Mitigate Effects ...
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of implementing strategies to mitigate the effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on the nation's populace during a meeting with senior officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sri Lanka, Russia hold talks to expand trade, energy and tourism ties
As part of the continuing dialogue with the Russian Government, both sides also discussed ways to improve cooperation in energy, petroleum, coal and fertilizer. Sri Lanka and Russia also agreed to set a benchmark to increase bilateral trade and raise economic engagement between the two countries.
