On 27 August 2024, Head of the Sri Lankan Mission in Russia Ambassador P.M. Amza participated in the 6th International Municipal BRICS Forum as the Honorary Guest. This year the Forum is held as part of the Russian Federation's chairmanship of BRICS and gathered representatives of 126 countries and 89 Russian regions.
The main topic of the Forum was focused on integration of positive global experience in the technological, economic, and social development of municipal territories of the BRICS countries and their partners.
Ambassador P.M. Amza also took part in the Session on the Role of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of BRICS megacities in promoting economic and entrepreneurial development, headed by the President of Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Platonov, and attended by Vice-President of Russia CCI Mr. Padalko, Minister of the Moscow Government/Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations Mr. Cheryomin and officials from UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, Belarus and Brazil.
Municipal Commissioner of Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council Ms. Shalika Ranaweera also participated the event.