Dr. Weerasinghe an old boy of Mahinda college in Galle, won a scholarship in the early part of 1980 and was selected to ​read medicine at the Moscow Medical Academy.

He obtained a first class degree in medicine from the ​Moscow ​State ​Medical ​Academy.​ ​He has functioned as the ​Vice ​President of  Russia  - Sri Lanka ​Friendship ​Society and also as the ​International ​Secretary of the Russia  - Sri Lanka friendship society.

During his tenure he has done a great service in respect of educational, cultural and human development activities between the two countries​.​

​ACCREDITATIONS AND AWARDS

Parliament of Russian Federation in appreciation of establishing and improving the international Relations and bi-lateral relationship between Russian Federation and Sri Lanka awarded a Merit certificate. This was awarded by​ ​the leading political party in parliament of Russian Federation ‘Unity of Russia’.

The Shukov Fund awarded the medal for establishing strong Educational & Cultural ties between Russia and Asia Region including Sri Lanka. This was the first time a Sri Lankan was awarded this prestigious award.

The Russian National Committee on Social Awards accredited by granting one of the most prestigious medals in appreciation of the services in renaissance of Art, Culture and Charitable activities.

The Russian International Centre for Science and Culture under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation awarded the Friendship Medal for strengthening Cultural, Educational and Humanitarian activities between the two countries.

Diploma and Medal of Honour Awarded for the active assistance, to the inter-cultural relations development and major contribution to the humanitarian collaboration and the economic cooperation expansion between the Republic of Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation by State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (The Russian Parliament).​

​He is a ​Consultant ​at the ​International​ Section of the Moscow ​Medical ​Academy.​ ​He is at the forefront in trade and economic affairs between Russia & Sri Lanka. Dr. ​Weerasinghe is the chairman of several leading companies.​ ​He has been an active participant in the development in ​Economic and ​Cultural affairs between Russia & Sri Lanka in the last two decades