Sri Lanka

Iran, Sri Lanka to continue friendly ties: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister congratulated the government and the people of Sri Lanka for holding successful elections.

Sri Lanka’s new president Dissanayake promises change

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office as president of Sri Lanka, promising change in the island nation long led by powerful political families which is emerging from its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades.

Sri Lanka votes in election to decide future

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to elect a president.

Iran win bronze in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iran defeated Sri Lanka 3-0(25-22, 28-26, 25-27) to win the third place in the CAVA Women's Volleyball Nations League on Wednesday.

Iran edge Sri Lanka in CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran defeated Sri Lanka 3-2 (25-20, 25-12, 22-25, 13-25, 15-11) in the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League.

Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill 14, schools shut

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Flash floods, mudslides and falling trees have killed at least 14 people in Sri Lanka as the island nation is battered by monsoon storms, the country's disaster centre said Sunday.

Srilankan president:

Sri Lanka deeply shocked by tragic death of President Raeisi

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raeisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Iranian officials, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a message on X.

Iran calls for expansion of agriculture ties with Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has stressed the need to further expand cooperation with Sri Lanka in the fields of trade and agriculture.

Region to benefit from Iran-Sri Lanka cooperation: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says improved economic and political relations between Iran and Sri Lanka would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region.

Iran, Sri Lanka sign 5 MoU as Raeisi visits Colombo

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The high-ranking officials of Iran and Sri Lanka signed 5 cooperation documents in different fields after holding a joint meeting of the high-ranking delegations of the two countries chaired by the two presidents.

Iran ready to assist Sri Lanka progress: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to assist Sri Lanka on its path to progress.

Sri Lanka opens multi-purpose project in presence of Raeisi

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Sri Lanka inaugurated a multi-purpose project on Wednesday in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi.

Iranian president arrives in Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian President arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday morning to hold talks with the officials of the South Asian country and attend several inauguration ceremonies.

President Raeisi departs for Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi left Pakistan for Sri Lanka on Wednesday to pay a one-day visit to the South Asian country.

Govt. Spox.:

President Raeisi to pay one-day trip to Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The Spokesman of Iran's Government announced that Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi will pay a visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Iran’s youth water polo team beats Sri Lanka at Asian C'ship

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s youth water polo team trounced Sri Lanka at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship underway in the Philippines.

Sri Lankan president terms Iran as gateway to Central Asia

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's strategic position, the Sri Lankan president considered Iran as a gateway to Central Asia and he emphasized increasing economic interactions with Iran.

Iran FM at joint press with Sri Lanka counterpart:

We agreed to enhance ties in all areas of mutual interest

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister said that he and his Sri Lankan counterpart agreed in a meeting in Colombo that the two nations will improve their relations in all areas of mutual interest.

Iran top diplomat meets Sri Lankan PM

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo on Tuesday.

Amir-Abdollahian meets Sri Lankan FM in Colombo

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was welcomed at Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Tuesday.

Iran top diplomat leaves Tehran for Sri Lankan capital

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) –  Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has left Tehran for the Sri Lankan capital Colombo.

FM Amir-Abdollahian departs for Sri Lanka for political talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian left Tehran for Colombo on Monday at the official invitation of Al Sabry, the Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka for talks on bilateral relations.

Iranian FM felicitates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian extended felicitations to Sri Lanka on the country's Independence Day.

5 killed in shooting in southern Sri Lanka

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Five persons were killed in a shooting incident on Monday morning in Beliatta in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, police said.

Qatar, Sri Lanka condole Iran over Kerman terrorist blasts

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Qatari and Sri Lankan foreign ministers Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Ali Sabry held phone calls with Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian to condole Iran over Wed. Kerman terror attack.

Iran new envoy presents credentials to Sri Lanka President

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Newly-appointed Iranian ambassador to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh has formally presented his credentials to the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo.

Iran bags 2 more golds at 11th Asian Junior Wushu C'ships

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Seyed Ali Miri and Mani Khaneh Keshi bagged two more gold medals for Iran at the 2023 SJM 11th Asian Junior Wushu Championships in Macao, China.

Sri Lanka frees 9 jailed Iranian sailors after FMs talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – According to the agreement between the foreign ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka, 9 Iranian sailors imprisoned in Sri Lanka have been released and will return home soon.