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2025-11-30 14:52
Sri Lanka cyclone leaves nearly 200 dead with hundreds more missing
At least 193 people have been confirmed dead across Sri Lanka as authorities continue to battle rising floodwaters in parts of the capital after a powerful cyclone left a trail of destruction, Al Jazeera reported Sunday.
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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.