NewsPresident Maithripala Sirisena left for Iran today for a two day state visit at the invitation of the Iran President Hassan Rouhani, Presidential Secretariat said. During his visit to Iran, the President is expected to obtain many economic and developmental benefits to Sri Lanka. This is the first state visit to Iran by President Sirisena after assuming duties as President. President Sirisena also scheduled to attend a special Investment and Trade Forum organized by the Iran Chamber of Commerce. During his visit to Iran the President will also visit the Parliament of Iran.

Source: Sunday Times May 12, 2018 07:41 UTC