Hon. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, conveyed his congratulations to the President, the Government,and the people of Sri Lanka through an official message, emphasizing the importance of further expanding bilateral relations and cooperation. The text of the message is as follows:   In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful His Excellency Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake Esteemed President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka   I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Your Excellency, and  the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the advent of your country’s Independence Day.   I hope that, under the determination of the officials of our two countries, bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields of mutual interest will continue to expand for the benefit of our two nations.   I pray to Almighty God for Your Excellency’s good health and success, and for the well-being and prosperity of the esteemed people of Sri Lanka.                      Masoud Pezeshkian President of the Islamic Republic of Iran