Saman Weerasinghe
| Saman Kumara Ranjith Weerasinghe | |
|---|---|
| Born |
17 October 1961 Tangalle, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education |
Mahinda College, Galle Moscow Medical Academy |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russian Federation |
| Title | Order of Honour (Russia) |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
| Parent(s) | Sirisena Weerasinghe, Allen Weerasinghe |
Saman Kumara Ranjith Weerasinghe (born 17 October 1961) is a Sri Lankan medical doctor, diplomat and businessman. He is the current Sri Lankan Ambassador Designate to the Russian Federation and is a recipient of the Order of Honour (Russia) award.[1][2] He is the Chairman of Mos-Lanka Holdings Group of Companies and previously served as an adviser to the former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa.[3] Dr. Weerasinghe also functioned as the Vice President of the Russia – Sri Lanka Friendship Society as well as the International Secretary of the Russia – Sri Lanka Friendship Society.[4]
Early life and education
Saman Kumara Ranjith Weerasinghe is the son of late Sirisena Weeerasinghe and late Allen Weerasinghe of Tangalle in Southern Sri Lanka. He received his initial education at Tangalle College and then joined Mahinda College, Galle to receive his primary and Secondary education. Weerasinghe pursued higher studies in Russia after winning a scholarship in 1980s. He graduated with a First Class Honours Degree from the Moscow Medical Academy in Russia.[5]
Career
After completing his higher education he served as a Consultant, to the International Section of the Moscow State Medical Academy. Saman Weerasinghe presently serves as the chairman of several companies. He has been an active participant in the development in Economic and Cultural affairs between Russia & Sri Lanka in the last two decades.[4]
Dr. Saman Weerasinghe was an advisor to Mahinda Rajapaksa, former President Sri Lanka. In addition, Weerasinghe holds honorary positions, of General Secretary of the Sri Lanka-Russia Friendship Society, and Deputy President of the Russia Friendship Association. In June 2013, Weerasinghe was awarded the Order of Honour (Russia).[1]
References
- 1 2 "Order of Honour". News.lk. Retrieved Aug 2015. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Receives Order of Honour". Asian Tribune. Retrieved Aug 2015. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ Dr. Saman Weerasinghe feted by Russia, Ceylon Today
- 1 2 Biography
- ↑ New Appointment For Dr Weerasinghe, www.aslgsc.org