Colombo (LNW): The newly appointed Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, made a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees yesterday (06).
During their meeting, Ambassador Delkhosh emphasised the long-standing friendship and close socio-cultural ties between Iran and Sri Lanka, dating back to ancient times.
He expressed his commitment to enhancing economic and cultural relations between the two countries during his diplomatic tenure.
Priemier Gunawardena welcomed Iran’s investment opportunities in various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and energy, in addition to acknowledging Iran’s support for Sri Lanka’s development efforts and assistance during its economic challenges.
The meeting was attended by Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake and K. Soheil, Chief of the Economic & Consular Section of the Iranian Embassy.