On 08 February 2022, the Embassy organized online introductory meetings between the Moscow State University of Sports and Tourism and Sri Lankan Universities: University of Sri Jayewardenepura and University of Kelaniya.

The sides were represented by H.E. Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia, Prof. Nataliya Masyagina, Rector of the Moscow State University of Sports and Tourism, Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Prof. Sudath Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Kelaniya, as well as the staff members of the institutions.
During the discussion, the sides made short presentations on their Universities and highlighted the prospects for cooperation, such as participation in scientific conferences, student and academic exchange, development of sports science-related laboratories, etc. The Universities expressed determination to expand cooperation further on the working level.