The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau successfully conducted a series of tourism roadshows in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Moscow, aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka's presence in the Russian market and attracting a wider range of travellers. The roadshows brought together over 20 Sri Lankan tourism companies, including hotels, destination management companies, and travel operators, who engaged in networking sessions, business meetings, cultural events, and presentations with Russian counterparts.

Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera hosted an official lunch at her Residence to bid farewell to Defence Attaché of the Embassy Gp Capt Sanoj Jayaratne on 12th September, 2025.

Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera met with the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs (The higher Chamber of the Russian Parliament), Mr. Grigory Karasin, and held a constructive meeting for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, attended the XI International United Cultures Forum held in the Grand Catherine Palace located in the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum in St. Petersburg. The event brought together, Ministers, academics, artists, representatives of international cultural organizations to foster dialogue and strengthen cooperation. 67 countries have made their presence in the Forum.