Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Formal government-level talks have already begun to secure fuel supplies from Russia, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing held at the Department of Government Information today (24), Minister Jayatissa said that the government is currently focusing on the possibility of obtaining fuel through intergovernmental agreements, and that the relevant government-level discussions have already commenced.

He also mentioned that the Russian Deputy Energy Minister is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka soon, and discussions regarding the matter are expected to take place during that visit.

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