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Move to co-produce Sputnik V in Sri Lanka

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov who had a telephone conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardane said Russia was fully cooperative of the initiative to co-produce its Sputnik V vaccine here and asked the Sri Lankan authorities to expedite the process.

Minister Gunawardane told Daily Mirror that the Russian Minister assured him of the supply of Sputnik V vaccine to Sri Lanka as committed.

Besides, the two countries are expected to resume their trade dialogue as early as possible.

Sri Lanka has given regulatory clearance for emergency use of this vaccine against Covid-19.

“Russia is keen to send its tourists to Sri Lanka once the situation is normal. This is another aspect we discussed ,” he said. 

He said he, on behalf of Sri Lanka , thanked the Russian Minister for support at the UNHRC. (Kelum Bandara)


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  • Mike Revere Tuesday, 08 June 2021 06:44 AM

    Why not hurry up with the production of Sputnik vaccine without simply talking about it only

    Chux Tuesday, 08 June 2021 07:12 AM

    Only talks no action ……,,

    laika Tuesday, 08 June 2021 08:52 AM

    Vaccine from the moon?

    Dasa Tuesday, 08 June 2021 09:00 AM

    Russia you got Putin. We have "katin" (only voice cuts no work"

    Joshua Tuesday, 08 June 2021 09:22 AM

    NATO

    Ranaweera Tuesday, 08 June 2021 03:00 PM

    This is a better vaccine.


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