Development of Priority Directions and Forms of Economic Interaction between Russia and Sri Lanka

  This article analyzes the current status, key areas, and forms of economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. In the context of global challenges (supply chain destabilization, sanctions, energy and food risks), cooperation between countries with complementary interests and positions is acquiring strategicimportance.  The article aims to conduct a detailed study of the priority areas and forms of economic cooperation between Russia and Sri Lanka, assess their current status, identify the achievements, barriers, and challenges of cooperation, and develop recommendations and promising trajectories for the further development of trade and economic cooperation between these countries.  The object of the study is bilateral economic cooperation between Russia and Sri Lanka.  The subject of the research is the key areas and forms of this cooperation, as well as the mechanisms for its development.  The methodology includes a comparative and systems approach, an analysis of foreign trade statistics, investment relations, and migration flows. The study is based on statistical data on bilateral trade, investment initiatives, and institutional mechanisms for interaction.