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Sri Lanka and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the transport sector, focusing on staff training, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the International Transport and Logistics Forum held in Saint Petersburg.
The MoU is expected to strengthen bilateral ties, creating new opportunities in human resource development, professional training, and institutional capacity building.
During bilateral talks between the two countries, special attention was given to railway sector cooperation, including potential Russian involvement in modernizing Sri Lanka’s railway infrastructure, such as the Kelani Valley railway line.
Both sides also discussed expanding air connectivity, noting a steady increase in passenger traffic between the two countries.
