Special delegation heads to Russia for ex-soldier repatriation
A special delegation from Sri Lanka will depart for Russia today (24) to arrange the repatriation of former Sri Lankan military personnel involved in the Russia-Ukraine war, MP Gamini Waleboda announced.
The six-member delegation includes the Defence Secretary and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They will hold discussions with Russian officials in Moscow on Wednesday (26), meeting with the Russian Deputy Minister of Defense in the morning and the Deputy Foreign Minister in the evening.
MP Waleboda emphasized that several rounds of diplomatic talks are planned during this visit to ensure the safe return of the ex-soldiers.
