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2024-09-24 20:45
Iranian FM applauds Sri Lankans on presidential election
TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign minister has extended his congratulations to the government and citizens of Sri Lanka for successfully conducting presidential elections.
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2024-09-22 20:50
Sri Lanka picks Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Sri Lanka elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new president on Sunday, putting faith in the 55-year-old's pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following its worst financial crisis in decades.
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2024-08-25 17:54
Sri Lanka offers free 30-day visas to tourists from Iran and over 30 other countries
TEHRAN - Sri Lanka has announced a new initiative to boost its tourism sector by offering free 30-day tourist visas to visitors from over 30 countries, including Iran.
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2024-07-29 15:02
Sri Lankan parliament speaker lands in Tehran to attend presidential inauguration
TEHRAN – Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, the speaker of Sri Lanka's parliament, arrived at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on Monday to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony which is set to occur on Tuesday afternoon at the Iranian parliament.
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2024-06-11 22:40
Iranian interim FM engages in high-level talks with counterparts at BRICS summit
TEHRAN – Ali Baqeri Kani, the interim Foreign Minister of Iran, met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on the second day of his visit to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
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2024-04-30 14:50
Iran calls for expansion of trade, agricultural ties with Sri Lanka
TEHRAN - Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht has stressed the need to further expand cooperation with Sri Lanka in trade and agriculture.
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2024-04-24 22:05
Iran, Sri Lanka eye stronger cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran's President has conveyed Iran's eagerness to strengthen relationships with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries during his visit to the island nation.
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2024-04-21 22:11
Iranian President to visit Pakistan, Sri Lanka
TEHRAN - In a significant diplomatic move, the Iranian president is set to depart for Islamabad early Monday morning, responding to an official invitation from his Pakistani counterpart.
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2024-03-05 12:59
Iran water polo too strong for Sri Lanka at Asian Age Group Championship
TEHRAN – Iran water polo team beat Sri Lanka 34-0 on Tuesday at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship.
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2024-02-20 22:45
Iranian FM meets with Sri Lankan counterpart, PM
TEHRAN - In a diplomatic development, the Iranian minister of foreign affairs arrived in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo and engaged in discussions with senior officials regarding enhancing political, economic, scientific, technical, and technological exchanges between the two nations.
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2023-10-29 17:20
Maritime Silk Road: Discover East Asian inscription with Persian words
TEHRAN – The Galle Trilingual Inscription is a stone tablet that bears an inscription in three languages, Chinese, Tamil, and Persian.
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2023-08-11 21:54
Sri Lanka releases nine Iranian sailors
TEHRAN- Nine Iranian sailors have been released from jails in Sri Lanka following an agreement between the foreign ministries of the two nations and in accordance with bilateral humanitarian cooperation.
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2023-08-08 18:52
Iran ready to share scientific knowledge with Sri Lanka
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2023-08-06 18:12
Raisi says Iran ready to share scientific knowledge with Sri Lanka
TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed Iran’s willingness to share knowledge with Sri Lanka in the domains of science and technology.
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2023-08-05 21:39
Iran, Sri Lanka seek closer ties as FMs meet in Tehran
TEHRAN – Visiting Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Saturday was received by his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Iran’s capital. During a joint press conference, the top Iranian diplomat called the visit “a turning point in Iran-Sri Lanka ties”.
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2023-08-01 16:46
Iran make history at 2023 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group III
TEHRAN - Iran have made history by finishing top of the 2023 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group III event that took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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2023-06-13 19:51
By Amir Heshmati
Poson in Sri Lanka: Poson for today's world
Around three centuries BC, Arahat Mahinda brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Just around the same time, when the moon is full (early June), the glorious festivities of Poson Dynamic begin in the country.
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2023-05-08 16:54
Iran hands over essential medicines worth $1.8m to Sri Lanka
TEHRAN - The Iranian embassy in Sri Lanka has handed over a grant of essential medicines worth $1.8 million, including cancer drugs.
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2022-11-08 19:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran talks raise awareness of traveling to Sri Lanka
TEHRAN—On Monday, Colombo’s embassy in Tehran hosted a two-hour meeting on traveling to Sri Lanka, highlighting colorful destinations and traditions of the island country.
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2022-09-12 21:00
Sri Lanka looks to attract tourists from Iran
TEHRAN - Sri Lanka is willing to deepen tourism times with Iran, Daily News reported on Monday.
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2022-07-11 18:25
Iran urges respect to basic rights in Sri Lanka
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2022-07-10 21:31
Iran urges respect to basic rights in Sri Lanka
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has reacted to the developments in Sri Lanka, highlighting the need to respect the basic rights of the people of Sri Lanka.
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2022-06-19 18:52
Torpedo-tip jars discovered in ancient Iranian port
TEHRAN – Archaeologists in Siraf have recently discovered some torpedo-tip jars, which they believe were used for the export of liquids from the ancient Iranian port city.
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2022-06-13 17:03
Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan seek Iran's medical, pharmaceutical expertise
TEHRAN – The ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan expressed willingness to import medical equipment and medicine from Iran and benefit from the country’s technology in building medical centers.
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2022-05-10 16:22
10-fold exports to Sri Lanka on the agenda
TEHRAN - Chairman of the Iran-Sri Lanka Joint Trade Committee has said that plans are underway for the 10-time increase of the Islamic Republic’s trade with Sri Lanka, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported.
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2022-02-21 14:17
Iran win CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship title
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Sri Lanka to win the 1st Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Beach Volleyball Championship.
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2022-02-06 21:44
Iran president congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has sent a massage to his Sri Lankan counterpart Gotabaya Rajapaksa to congratulate him on Independence Day of Sri Lanka.
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2022-02-05 17:54
Amir Abdollahian congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has sent a congratulatory message to his Sri Lankan counterpart to felicitate him on the occasion of the anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence.
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2021-12-22 13:57
Colombo to settle $251m oil import dues to Iran by bartering tea
TEHRAN- Iran and Sri Lanka signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) based on which Sri Lanka will settle $251 million in oil import dues owed to Iran by bartering tea.
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2021-12-06 16:55
Sri Lankan envoy opens exhibition on agricultural products in Tehran
TEHRAN – Sri Lankan Ambassador to Iran, Wishwanath Aponsu, officially inaugurated an exhibition on agricultural products in Tehran on Monday.