Ambassador P. M. Amza assumed duties as the Head of Mission of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation on 03 June 2024 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow. Mr. Amza who is a retired senior Foreign Service Officer has an illustrious career ranging three decades.

Mr. Amza was Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia immediately prior to this assignment. He had also served as Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Turkey and Belgium, Head of Mission to EU, and several other overseas assignments. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, he had served in different capacities including the Additional Secretary responsible for Economic Affairs and Chief of Protocol.