Sri Lankan delegation to visit Russia for repatriation of ex-military personnel

June 14- A high level delegation is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry. 

The delegation is headed by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27

The Minister also noted that a team of officials has been tasked with reviewing the Cabinet paper submitted to decide on Sri Lanka's potential membership in the BRICS organization. Their report is anticipated later this month.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, President's Counsel Ali Sabry, highlighted this during his participation in today's (14) Press conference at the Presidential Media Centre, focusing on the theme 'Collective Path to a Stable Country'.