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COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow secured a long-term Credit Line from the Government of the Russian FederationThe Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow announced that on the 17th October 2022, a productive discussion was held with the Russian Government on the possibility of obtaining a long term credit line in order to procure fuel to Sri Lanka.

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