Iranian Ambassador wants better relations with Sri Lanka

The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mohammad Zaeri Amirani called for improved bilateral cooperation and friendship with Sri Lanka.

Ambassador Amirani made these comments when he made a call on Defence Ministry Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at his office yesterday.

During the cordial discussion Ambassador Amirani praised the Government’s commitment in handling the Police and the Armed Forces to maintain peace in the country.

He also briefed the Defence Ministry Secretary on the present political situation in his country and informed about training opportunities that could be offered to Sri Lankan Police and Armed Forces personnel in Iran.

While thanking the Iranian Ambassadors’ gesture of goodwill, Maj. Gen. Gunaratne said that he was looking forward to improve bilateral relations with Iran.

Signifying the occasion, the Defence Ministry Secretary and the Iranian Ambassador exchanged mementos.