The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation extends its sincere appreciation to the Catholic Archdiocese in Moscow for organizing special holy masses in remembrance of the victims of the devastating Ditwah Cyclone, which recently affected large parts of the country.

Following a meeting with Ambassador and the staff Archbishop Pavel Pezzi, of the Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of the Virgin Mother in Moscow, initiated these several masses in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary, the largest Catholic Church in Russia.

The Sri Lanka Tea Board today affirmed the industry's exceptional resilience and swift return to operational stability following the severe disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditwa across the Central and Uva Provinces. While the storm inflicted considerable damage to infrastructure and tragically impacted our workforce, the collective response from growers, manufacturers, and exporters has ensured that the backbone of the Ceylon Tea production chain remains intact. The industry is operating under a coordinated national recovery strategy, focused on supporting affected communities and maintaining global supply.

The Russia-Asia Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs held its annual year-end gathering on 9th December, recognizing partners who have contributed meaningfully to the organization's development initiatives. The event brought together business leaders, diplomatic representatives, and strategic collaborators committed to deepening economic ties across the region.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka at a special event organized at the official residence on 2nd December briefed Russian government officials, the friendship association, chambers and longstanding friends of Sri Lanka on the severe impact of the recent natural disaster and to reaffirm the country's commitment to a steady and resilient recovery.