We are ready to support Sri Lanka: Putin

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While hailing the ‘transformation’ taking place in Sri Lanka, Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured President Maithripala Sirisena that Russia was always willing to support Sri Lanka.

The two leaders met last evening during the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit in Goa, India.
President Sirisena, who was warmly welcomed by President Putin,expressed his gratitude to Russia for its unconditional support given to Sri Lanka at the UNHRC Summit.

He stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries.

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kaboos Monday, 17 October 2016 12:47 PM

President Putin if you want to help genuinely Sri Lanka please remove duty on Ceylon Teas.

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Hipo Monday, 17 October 2016 12:49 PM

Yes indeed. When we were in need, Russia was there with us. We must not forget this!!

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BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 17 October 2016 01:05 PM

Yeah, yeah understand the "strengthening ties" which translates to... don't back any vote against Russia for all the criminality we commit in Syria, Ukraine etc..

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Aruna Monday, 17 October 2016 01:13 PM

Wait, we have to ask from India, USA and EU that they have promised to take us to the prosperity!

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Sincere Monday, 17 October 2016 01:27 PM

We are a country of peace Mr.Putin. With your nuclear arsanels you have just fixed in Syria which is a therat to peace in the middle east you cannot help a peaceful nation like Sri Lanka. First remove them.

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kamal Monday, 17 October 2016 01:45 PM

USA and EU are demanding with us, but Russia and China are true friends. They didn't against Sinhalese.

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Nihal Amarasekera Monday, 17 October 2016 01:45 PM

Yes we must respect Russia. They were with us in good as well as bad times without strings attached.

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Arjuna Monday, 17 October 2016 02:01 PM

Hon. President ! take this opportunity in favour of our country and get maximum to develop SL's economy

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Gayan Monday, 17 October 2016 02:11 PM

All I remember is that Putin offered to buy prime quality fish that EU did not want to have for 25% of the value. Putin is only interested in Sri Lanka for his own benefits!

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Gayan Monday, 17 October 2016 02:43 PM

Sir the foreign policy of SL is under our PM not under Pres. Our PM has a pro western foreign policy like his uncle. Our govt will side with your enemies just like they recently side with India against our old friend Pakistan.

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lokka Monday, 17 October 2016 03:26 PM

are you planing to do another arm deal mr putin

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fly bird Monday, 17 October 2016 04:06 PM

Who will make the next trip. Prez or PM. bye....bye

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Selvam Monday, 17 October 2016 04:08 PM

I love Rassiah. Good country.

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sue Monday, 17 October 2016 04:25 PM

This man should not be trusted. hes cunning and dangerous. via DM Android App

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Daya Tuesday, 18 October 2016 02:42 AM

Everyone praising the transformation. But no one dearly help us out of economic and loan crisis like greece. Whats the point. via DM Android App

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