Iran, Sri Lanka hold talks on matters of bilateral importance

07 Dec, 2017

Iran and Sri Lanka today held talks on matters of bilateral importance, the Ministry of Defence said.

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, Mohammad Zaeri Amirani made a call on to the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Kapila Waidyaratne today.

During the meeting a cordial discussion was held on matters of bilateral importance and mutual relevance. The Iranian Ambassador and Secretary Waidyaratne also exchanged mementos to mark the occasion.

Military Liaison Officer of the MoD, Major General DAR Ranawaka and Defence Attach? of Iran were also present at the occasion. (Colombo Gazette)

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