During the meeting Secretary Waidyaratne and the Russian Deputy Minister had cordial discussions on matters of bilateral importance including military-technical cooperation. An agreement was also signed by both parties on military cooperation during the visit.

During his visit, the Secretary attended the Eleventh Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival as a special Guest of Honor upon the invitation extended by Russia. The Spasskaya Tower is an international music fiesta, staged in the city of Moscow. The Sri Lanka tri forces military band performed at the festival for the fir