February 20, Colombo (LNW): Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahia commenced a three-day official visit to the island on Monday night (19).
Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, the Iranian Foreign Minister, along with a delegation of 20 individuals, was warmly received by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya.
This visit, initiated at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, will span from 19th to 21st February.
Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahia is slated to extend courtesy calls to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena during his stay in Sri Lanka.
Additionally, official discussions between the visiting Iranian Minister and his delegation and Minister Ali Sabry are scheduled to take place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.