H.E Iran's Foreign Minister congratulates his counterpart on Sri Lanka's Independence Day

H.E Dr Araghchi, Iran's FM congratulates H.E Vijitha Herath on Sri Lanka's Independence Day

H.E Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Islamic Republic of Iran Forign Minister, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, conveyed his congratulations to his counterpart Dr. Vijitha Herath and 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 Compassionate, the Merciful

His Excellency Vijitha Herath

Esteemed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

I extend my congratulations to Your Excellency, the government, and the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the country's Independence Day.

The historical ties and close, amicable relations between our two nations have provided a favorable foundation for the development and expansion of bilateral, regional, and international cooperation.

I hope to witness the further strengthening and enhancement of relations between our two countries in the future.

Availing this opportunity, I wish your Excellency and the noble nation of Sri Lanka, good health and success.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi