Ceremony held to mark National Day of Russia

A ceremony to mark the Russian National Day was held in Colombo on June 8. The ceremony held under the patronage of Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan S. Dzhagaryan was attended by the President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka, Minister of Education Dr. Susil Premajayanatha, Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, former Speaker Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya and many other dignitaries. Here the Russian envoy poses with Minister Dr. Gunawardena, Sagala Ratnayake and Minister Susil Premajayantha. Picture by Sulochana Gamage