Russia, Sri Lanka discuss increase of energy supplies

According to the report, the Sri Lankan side informed about its readiness to cooperate in investment projects in the energy sphere.

Russia and Sri Lanka are considering an opportunity of increasing supplies of energy resources to the republic, Russian Energy Ministry said after the meeting between Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin and Sri Lankan Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi and representatives of Sri Lankan energy companies.

“The parties discussed prospects of joint investment projects in the fuel and energy sector and republic’s needs for energy resources.

In particular, the opportunity of increasing supplies of feedstock to the republic was highlighted,” the ministry said.

The Sri Lankan side informed about its readiness to cooperate in investment projects in the energy sphere, the ministry added.

Russia can take part in construction and upgrade of energy infrastructural facilities in Sri Lanka.

“We consider Sri Lanka as a promising partner in the energy sphere; our talks were meaningful,”

Deputy Minister Roman Marshavin said, “The topic of engaging Russian companies in projects on construction and upgrade of energy infrastructure facilities, including liquefied natural gas, was also covered during the meeting,” the ministry said.