A new path opens for the development of Sri Lanka-Iran relations

July 5th, 2023

A discussion on Sri Lankan-Iranian bilateral cultural, religious, scientific and industrial cooperation between Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Dr. Moazami Goodarzi, Cultural Adviser of Iran Cultural Center held today (05) at the Iran Cultural Center in Colombo.

Regarding the exchange of educational programs and technical knowledge between two countries for archeology, archives, museums and other fields of education, pilgrimage group exchange programs to develop religious cooperation, organizing an laureate film exhibition festival of both countries etc. were discussed at length here.

K. Soheil (Chief of Economic & Consular Section) on behalf of the Iranian Cultural Center and Mrs. Sujeewa Palliaguruge, Additional Secretary (Administration) of National Heritage Division, Mrs. Bhagya C. Katudeniya, Director of Cultural Affairs (Acting), Mrs. Sajeewani Chandima, Mr. T. Sri Rajeevan, Assistant Secretaries, Mr. W.M.R.T. Wijerathna, Mr. N.B. Samarasinghe, subject officers of the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs participated in this event.