Strengthening Transport Cooperation between Sri Lanka, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan: Minister Bimal Rathnayake Leads High-Level Talks on Transport Connectivity and Modernization in St. Petersburg
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, led a series of high-level discussions on the sidelines of the International Transport and Logistics Forum in St. Petersburg to advance bilateral and multilateral cooperation in transport, aviation, urban development, and sustainable mobility. The engagements, held with counterparts from Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, focused on expanding connectivity, modernizing urban transport systems, and fostering capacity building and knowledge exchange to support Sri Lanka’s transport modernization agenda.
Minister Bimal Rathnayake highlights Transport Connectivity as the Basis of a New World Order: From Global Competition to Universal Security in St. Petersburg
The Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake delivered a keynote on Transport Connectivity as the Foundation of a New World Order, emphasizing a shift from global competition to universal security at the International Transport and Logistics Forum in St. Petersburg. In addressing the Forum the Minister emphasized that true security rests on interconnected infrastructure such as deep-sea cables, high capacity ports, and seamless logistics that hinder conflict and promote peace through interdependence.
Sri Lanka Explores Expanded Trade and Tourism Cooperation with Kazakhstan
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Shobini Gunasekera held productive discussions with the Vice Trade Minister Mr Aidar Abildabekov and the Actg Tourism Minister Mr Serik Zharasbayev of Kazakhstan on expanding economic cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan, during her visit to Kazakhstan to present credentials and formally commence engagements.
Implementation of the e-BMD System at Foreign Missions, prepared by the Registrar General's Department
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Presents Open Copies of Letters of Credence in Kazakhstan
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented the Open Copies of Letters of Credence to Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Astana on 3rd March 2026.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Presents Letters of Credence to the President of Kazakhstan
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, concurrently accredited to the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented Letters of Credence to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a solemn ceremony held at the Akorda Presidential Palace, on 4th March 2026. Along with Ambassador of Sri Lanka seven other newly appointed envoys representing Norway, Argentina, Bangladesh, Mali, Ghana, Gambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the presentation of credentials. The formal ceremony was held in accordance with the country’s long – standing diplomatic traditions reflecting its rich state protocol and culture.
