🇱🇰🇷🇺 Sri Lanka-Russia Business Council Charts New Opportunities at 22nd AGM 📈

The Sri Lanka–Russia Business Council (SLRBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 22nd AGM, reinforcing bilateral trade and cultural ties. • Key Attendees: Russian Ambassador H.E. Levan Dzhagaryan (Chief Guest) and Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe (Guest Speaker). • Ambassador's Remarks: Commended efforts despite global sanctions, reaffirmed commitment to strong relations, highlighted growing cultural engagement, and stressed improved connectivity for Russian tourists. • Outgoing President's Achievements (Mr. Jude Fernando): Noted successful initiatives like Members’ Night, Russia Multiple Business Visa program, trade webinars, and governance reforms. Dr. Saman Weerasinghe was awarded Russia’s “Order of Friendship.” • New President's Vision (Mr. Chamath Hettiarachchi): • Export Opportunities: Focus on tea, rubber, spices, fisheries, and emerging areas like technology transfer, renewable energy, logistics, and education. • Strategic Focus: Addressing trade settlement challenges, expanding SME participation in the Russian market, and enhancing tourism promotion, as Russia remains a top inbound tourist market.