On August 08, 2024, Ambassador P.M. Amza, Head of the Sri Lankan Mission in the Russian Federation, hosted a working lunch at the official Sri Lanka Residence. The General Secretary of the Russian Association for International Cooperation Mr. Vladimir Polozkov, President of Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Vladimir Platonov, Chairman of the Board of Russia - Sri Lanka Friendship Society Mr. Pyotr Ryzhkov and Head of Commission on Russia-Sri Lanka Cooperation Mr. Sattar Mia took part in the meeting. Embassy was also represented by Ms. Ruvini K. Munidasa, HOC/Counsellor (Political), Mr. Chamila Jayarathna, Minister (Education) and Gp Capt Sanoj Jayaratne, Defence Attache.

Ambassador P.M. Amza and the guests identified the areas of common interest for establishing new links and emerging cooperation between the two countries, which would give variety of interaction for businessmen and entrepreneurs of both countries via fresh approaches, converting challenges to opportunities.
Earlier this day, an online meeting took place with the participation of Ambassador P.M. Amza, Russian Association for International Cooperation, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sri Lanka - Russia Business Council and Russia-Sri Lanka Commission on Cooperation. The future visit of the Russian Business delegation to Sri Lanka and the Economic Forum arrangements were also discussed.