Russian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Alexander A. Karchava met with Foreign Affairs Minister Ravi Karunanayake at the Foreign Ministry yesterday.

The Russian Ambassador said that the friendly ties between Russia and Sri Lanka have been strengthened.

The Ambassador also said that Russia continues to assist Sri Lanka in her future development activities.

In response, Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake said that Sri Lanka always treats Russia as a friend and its continuous support that extended to Sri Lanka is appreciated.