Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A high-level Russian delegation led by Deputy Energy Minister Roman Anatolyevich Marshavin will arrive here today to explore a Government-to-Government agreement aimed at securing petroleum supplies through a long-term co-operation framework.

This marks the first time since 1974 that senior Russian officials have discussed a formal energy co-operation deal with Sri Lanka. Last week, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with Russian envoy in Colombo Levan S Dzhagryan at the Foreign Ministry, requesting Russian assistance to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Sri Lanka Exports

During the visit, the Russian Deputy Energy Minister will hold key discussions with Minister of...