Saman Weerasinghe

Dr. Saman Kumara Ranjith Weerasinghe (born 17 October 1961) is a Sri Lankan medical doctor, diplomat and businessman.

[4][non-primary source needed] He is the President of Dayaka Sabhawa of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Temple Saman Kumara Ranjith Weerasinghe is the son of Sirisena Weeerasinghe and Allen Weerasinghe of Tangalle in Southern Sri Lanka.

[6] Weerasinghe developed strong connections with Russia during his academic career and became an advocate for stronger Sri Lanka-Russia relationship.

[5] After completing his higher education he served as a consultant, to the international section of the Moscow State Medical Academy.

Weerasinghe was responsible for introducing several attractive investment and trade opportunities to Sri Lanka through the Russian business community.