The Sri Lanka–Russia Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organized a get-together recently to discuss the progress made during the recent visit the Council members made to Russia, as a part of the Presidential Delegation to Russia.

The Sri Lankan Ambassador in Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe participated as Chief Guest of the event while Russian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Alexander Karchava took part as the Guest of Honor.

Discussions during the event revolved around the progress made during the recent Russian visit and how to further strengthen the business relationship with the Russian business community.

Among the guests were Harry Jayawardena Chairman of Stassen Exports, Daya Weththasinghe Chairman of Lanka Tractors, Mahen Kariyawasan Managing Director of Andrew the Travel Company, Andre Fernando Chairman of MAC Holdings, Hatim Abbasally Director of Akbar Brothers and many other prominent business people.