Putin presents a historic gift to MS

President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on a three-day State visit to Russia, yesterday received a royal sword of Kandy era of the 19th century from Russian President Vladimir Putin symbolizing the close relationship between two countries.

This sward had been brought to England in 1906 and later bought by Russia at an archeological artifact auction named ‘Sotheby’ in England. Pic by President’s Media