Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Russia has expressed its willingness to provide energy resources, including fuel, gas, and coal, to Sri Lanka, regardless of whether the country is facing a crisis.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development said this assurance was given by Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin during a visit by Minister Bimal Ratnayake to Russia.

The Deputy Minister Marshavin also assured that Russia would continue to support other development projects in Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, he further stated that Russia is prepared to provide maximum assistance to address energy supply issues in Sri Lanka, arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict, and agreed to provide full support to meet S...