An online meeting between the Heads of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka and the Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation was held on 30 August 2021 to establish the foundation for closer cooperation between the two Chambers which has marked the beginning of closer cooperation between the business sectors of Sri Lanka and Ural Region of the Russian Federation. This initiation was arranged following the fruitful visit made to Ekaterinburg, the capital of the Ural Region and the industrial capital of Russia by the First Secretary (Commercial) of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow Thavishya Mullegamgoda in July 2021.
In his opening remarks, the President of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka Nandika Buddhipala mentioned the close and friendly relationship existing between the two countries and he further mentioned that Russia’s vast growth in technologies and industry sectors is an important reason for cooperation. He shared some figures and important facts about the National Chamber of Commerce in the comprehensive presentation.
The President of the Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia Andrey Besedin expressed his readiness and interest for collaboration as the Ural Region is one of the leading regions not only from the industrial manufacturing side but also from international activities of Russia.