On July 1-3, 2019 a large-scale International Forum on “Development of Parliamentarism” initiated by the Russian State Duma took place in Moscow. About 800 lawmakers and experts from 132 countries as well as 41 speakers of national parliaments gathered in Moscow to exchange their views on topical issues of international security and stability, development of digital economy, youth and environmental policies.
The Sri Lankan opposition delegation participated in the Forum and included members of the Parliament Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Hon. Kanchana Wijaysekara, Hon. Pavithra Wanniarachchi, and Kanchana Jayaratne.
On July 3, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation H.E. Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka and Madame Sanja Jayatilleka hosted the Sri Lankan opposition delegation to dinner at the Cafe Pushkin.
