February 21, Colombo (LNW): In a significant diplomatic move, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced on Tuesday that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has received an official invitation to visit Sri Lanka. Amir-Abdollahian, who is currently in Colombo for talks with senior Sri Lankan officials, expressed that despite President Raisi’s busy schedule, the visit to the capital, Colombo, would be a priority for Iran. The Iranian Foreign Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka underscores Iran’s strategic efforts to strengthen ties with the Indian Ocean island nation. The invitation extended to President Raisi signals a commitment to fostering diplomatic relations and collaboration between the two countries. The specifics of the visit, including dates and agenda, are expected to be further discussed in the upcoming diplomatic engagements between the two nations.