June 24, Colombo (LNW): A special delegation will depart for Russia today (24) to facilitate the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel involved in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and to engage in related discussions, MP Gamini Waleboda disclosed.
The delegation, consisting of six members including the Defence Secretary and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is scheduled to leave for Russia.
An official meeting between the Sri Lankan delegation and Russian government representatives will take place in Moscow on Wednesday (26).
The discussions will include a morning meeting with the Russian Deputy Minister of Defence and an evening meeting with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister.
Waleboda noted that several rounds of diplomatic talks are planned for this visit.
