Fruitful talks between Sabry and Iranian Foreign Minister

  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". Amir Abdollahian said the two foreign ministers had discussed cooperation at regional and international levels and would be expanding ties in the fields of trade, tourism, science, and culture. "During our meeting, we discussed new possible agreements and also emphasised the implementation of the ones that have already been signed," said the top diplomat. According to Amir Abdollahian, the two sides also discussed the exchange of prisoners. The foreign minister concluded his talks by reiterating the Iranian government’s priorities, saying that Tehran attaches great significance to cooperation with fellow Asian countries. He hoped that different nations on the continent could collaborate in a friendly and constructive manner. Teheran Times