The first bulk crew changes after the lockdown were carried out at the Hambantota International Port (HIP), keeping to best practices and strict health and safety standards.

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.

On July 21, 2020 Ambassador-Designate of Sri Lanka to Russia H. E. Prof. M. D. Lamawansa received Mr. Evgeniy Stroganov, Chairman of the International Cooperation Committee of the Russian Union of Good Producers.