OREANDA-NEWS. February 09, 2010. Developing bilateral trade and economic ties, and bolstering cooperation on the international stage, including in combating international terrorism and extremism were the subjects of discussion.

Mr Medvedev congratulated Mr Rajapaksa on his victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election on January 26, 2010.

Mr Rajapaksa is in Moscow to take part in events celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.