Categories: Headlines

LNP – Move to co-produce Sputnik V in Sri Lanka

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov who had a telephone conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardane said Russia was fully cooperative of the initiative to co-produce its Sputnik V vaccine here and asked the Sri Lankan authorities to expedite the process.

Minister Gunawardane told that the Russian Minister assured him of the supply of Sputnik V vaccine to Sri Lanka as committed.

Besides, the two countries are expected to resume their trade dialogue as early as possible.

Sri Lanka has given regulatory clearance for emergency use of this vaccine against Covid-19.

“Russia is keen to send its tourists to Sri Lanka once the situation is normal. This is another aspect we discussed ,” he said.

He said he, on behalf of Sri Lanka , thanked the Russian Minister for support at the UNHRC.

Tyronne Jayamanne

View Comments

  • Why not hurry up with the production of Sputnik vaccine without simply talking about it only

Recent Posts

LNP – Good behavior earns Arjun Aloysius early release from prison

Arjun Aloysius, Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, and two others, who were serving a jail…

5 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peiris returns after conquering Antarctic and South American peaks

Sri Lankan mountaineering champion Johann Peiris arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake…

5 hours ago

LNP – Couple arrested for transporting Kerala Cannabis in Malabe

Police have arrested a man and a woman for transporting Kerala cannabis in a car…

5 hours ago

LNP – Defense Secretary orders immediate arrest of all armed forces deserters

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, says he…

5 hours ago

LNP – Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces, districts

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Warm weather Advisory for tomorrow (24) in several…

21 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lanka govt approval rating soars to 62% in February 2025 – survey

The government’s approval rating rose sharply after the election, from 24% in July 2024 to…

21 hours ago