🇱🇰🇷🇺 Major Diplomatic Honour for Sri Lanka 🤝

• Dr. Saman Weerasinghe has been awarded Russia’s prestigious “Order of Friendship” (Orden Druzhby) by President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. • This honour, one of Russia’s highest civilian distinctions, recognises his decades of dedication to strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Sri Lanka and Russia. • Key Milestone: Dr. Weerasinghe is the only Asian recipient of the award in 2025, marking a significant point for Sri Lanka’s global diplomatic presence. • He previously served as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2015-2018). • He currently holds roles including General Secretary of the Sri Lanka-Russia Friendship Society and Chairman of the Russian Geographical Society Centre in Colombo, continuing to foster goodwill and collaboration.