Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday evening to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations.
During the call, Araghchi briefed the Sri Lankan minister on the latest situation following what Iran described as military aggression by the United States and Israel against the country.
The Iranian foreign minister also expressed appreciation to the Sri Lankan government for its efforts in assisting the crew of the Iranian warship Dena following the March 4 attack.
He thanked Sri Lanka for helping rescue crew members and for facilitating the transfer of the bodies of 84 sailors killed in the incident back to their homeland.
The two ministers also discussed matters related to bilateral relations between Iran and Sri Lanka during the conversation, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry. (Newswire)
