H.E. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has conveyed a congratulatory message to H.E. Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution and the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The full text of the congratulatory message is provided below. His Excellency Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Excellency, I have great pleasure in extending to Your Excellency my sincere felicitations and good wishes on the happy occasion of the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The relations between Sri Lanka and Iran are based on shared values, common interests, mutual respect and friendship. I recall with satisfaction the recent telephone conversation I had with Your Excellency. It is my fervent hope that the close ties between our two countries will continue to strengthen and elevate into new heights in the future for the mutual benefit of the people of two countries. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. Vijitha Herath, M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka