The Russian Federation is deeply considering supplying energy/fuel to Sri Lanka to prevent an energy crisis due to the escalating Middle East war, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said.
‘We are very much keen to support Sri Lanka and provide fuel/energy to Sri Lanka. This is still under consideration but it would be a positive response from our side, Rudenko said at a media forum yesterday in Colombo. The forum was organised by Pathfinder Foundation Sri Lanka and held at Colombo Club, Taj Samudra Hotel.
Rudenko who made a brief official visit to Sri Lanka said that the Middle East conflict is quite serious and that most Asian countries, including Sri Lanka, are affected by it in areas such as transportation, energy/ fuel and food security. ‘The supply chains related to these sectors have been disrupted for many countries. The escalating war situation in Iran and the Gulf region will affect most economies of the world, he said.
The Deputy Minister said that Russia is still not affected by the crisis but it could be impacted if the war continues for sometime.
‘We will be looking for a convenient payment method for Sri Lankan, when it comes to trade and investments in the future, Rudenko added.
Responding to questions Rudenko said that at present the United Nations is not doing anything to put a full stop to the war and a need of the hour is to strengthen the United Nations to change the world order.
By Hiran H Senewiratne
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