President Maithripala Sirisena met Russian Ambassador in Colombo Yuri Materiy and conveyed his condolences on the tragedy which occurred due to a fire in a Russian leisure Centre, Winta Cherry Center in Kemerovo, Russia, causing loss of lives and injuries to many, including children.

President Sirisena who visited the Russian Embassy in Colombo wrote a special note in the Condolence Book.

He said that Sri Lanka shared her sorrow with the friendly people of Russia.

At the Embassy of Russia, the President was welcomed by the Ambassador and his staff.