Russian President Putin responds to Sirisena’s letter on Aeroflot Dispute

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has immediately responded to the letter sent by former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on June 05 regarding the dispute on the Russian flight Aeroflot stalled in Sri Lanka via a Court order, stating that Aeroflot was looking forward to resuming flights with Sri Lanka.

The response letter by Putin was handed over to Sirisena by Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yuri Materi.

The Russian President urged Sirisena to intervene in the ongoing talks between the two countries.

The Russian Ambassador commented that the Russian government is willing to provide assistance including fuel and fertiliser to overcome the crisis befallen Sri Lanka.

However, the Sri Lankan government has not yet responded favourably, he went on, adding that Russia would make a more active contribution should the Sri Lankan authorities be more enthusiastic and committed.

The Russian Ambassador also urged the former President to intervene in the matter.

MIAP

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