06.04.2026

Sri Lanka to sign long-term trade agreements with Russia in coming months

Sri Lanka plans to conclude long-term trade agreements with Russia in the coming months to deepen their bilateral partnership. This was announced by Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath following a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Andrey Rudenko.

Relations between the countries are generally showing positive trends, Rudenko stressed. According to the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, now is a perfect opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation. During political consultations in Colombo, the parties discussed promising areas for developing cooperation. They are energy, agricultural products, and mineral fertilizers. Furthermore, there are plans to strengthen ties in the humanitarian sphere and education.

Russia and Sri Lanka have outlined plans to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between the countries next year, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister also announced.