Russian leader meets Mahinda

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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is on a three-day state visit to Russia met the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow this evening.

The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and Russia's economic assistance to Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile Russia and Sri Lanka also signed a $300 million loan to buy armaments and dual-purpose technology for Sri Lanka's military, Russia's deputy finance minister said.

Dmitry Pankin said it is a 10-year loan with LIBOR plus 3.5% interest.

The arms deal will cover not only purchases but also extensive repairs of Russian military equipment previously delivered to Sri Lanka.

Comments - 9

Monday, 08 February 2010 06:34 PM

Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, please, please, do not send him back !

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Monday, 08 February 2010 07:28 PM

Please don't come back. Stay in Russia.

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Monday, 08 February 2010 07:57 PM

Two great world leaders, together!

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Monday, 08 February 2010 10:10 PM

Bad deal! I have a loan that has an interest rate of LIBOR +2%. Too much money to pay for junk! Why does he need more arms?

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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 12:16 AM

I go Russia - you arrest SF!

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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 03:33 AM

This is a high rate of interest - higher than even commercial rate.

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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 07:49 AM

Long live Sri Lanka and Russia

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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 07:50 AM

Brothers in Arms : discusisng arms deals!

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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 09:12 PM

So much for Russia "helping" SL - they charge INTEREST! HA.. HA.. Who is going to pay that interest? The SL public!

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