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Russia ties: Anniversary stamp issue deferred
View(s):Sri Lanka has put on hold the issue of a first day cover commemorative stamp to mark the 60 anniversary of the establishments of diplomatic relations with Russia.
Post Master General Rohana Abeyratne told the Sunday Times the plans issue the stamp in Colombo were suspended on the advice of the Foreign Ministry, but declined to give details.
However, earlier this week Russia Post issued two postage stamps dedicated to the anniversary. The first day cover had two stamps with one depicting the Dambulu Vhiaraya and the other the Orthodox Bakhchisaray Holy Assumption Monastery.
