On July 24, 2020 Ambassador-Designate of Sri Lanka to Russia prof. M.D. Lamawansa received Mr. Artem Nikolaev, advisor to the Member of the Parliament on matters related to trade. Mr. Mohamd Anas, Counsellor and HOC, and Ms. Chathurika Perera, Second Secretary (Commercial) also participated in the discussion.
The Head of Mission and Mr. Nikolayev spoke about investment opportunities in Sri Lanka including Port City Project and Pharmaceutical industry, and highlighted importance of boosting the trade cooperation between the countries.

Projects pertaining to different sources of energy, wooden housing, banking software, security surveillance systems, fiber plastic bars, and essential oils, etc. were discussed during the meeting.