### 🇷🇺 Sri Lanka-Russia to Hold 11th Bilateral Political Consultations

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko arrives in Colombo tomorrow for high-level talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and multi-sectoral cooperation. • Core Objectives: The 11th round of bilateral consultations will focus on political engagement, trade, tourism, and energy security amid shifting regional and international developments. • Energy & Fuel Security: The visit follows last week’s mission by Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister, Roman Marshavin, to discuss stabilizing Sri Lanka’s fuel supply during the ongoing global energy shock. • Strategic Support: Russia has signaled readiness to assist Sri Lanka through the Middle East conflict by providing support in the energy sector, technical assistance, and machinery supplies. • National Context: These discussions underscore Sri Lanka’s efforts to diversify energy sources and ensure stability in its energy infrastructure, which remains crucial for national industrial and economic performance.