Govt holds urgent talks with Russia over fuel supply

Ensuring Sri Lanka’s fuel security amid the risk of global supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict led to an urgent meeting today (13) between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism and the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan.

Discussions focused extensively on the potential for continuous fuel imports from Russia and the necessary procedures to follow, especially given the lifting of prior sanctions on Russian oil purchases, according to a statement from the Ministry.

The Russian Ambassador acknowledged Sri Lanka’s fuel requirements and assured that he would immediately inform the Russian government to coordinate with relevant agencies for a swift solution.

Deputy Minister of Labour, Finance, and Planning Anil Jayantha, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation D. J. Rajakaruna, along with Ministry Secretaries and state officials, participated in the discussion.