Sri Lanka, Iran sign six agreements
The visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa witnessed the signing of six agreements between the two countries and vowed to push the relations to a new level, officials said on Tuesday.
The officials from the Sri Lankan presidential secretariat said among the major agreements were financial assistance for the expansion of the Sapugaskanda oil refinery and the Uma Oya project, Iran's development assistance to Sri Lanka, and the establishment of a political consultation mechanism.
Addressing journalists after bilateral talks and the agreements signing ceremony, Ahmadinejad pointed out that comprehensive cooperation between the two countries would provide security for both.
"We are seeking justice and fair play in the world. Sri Lanka and Iran have agreed to cooperate in all spheres for the mutual benefit of each other," said the Iranian president.
He said there had been a constructive dialogue for the betterment and economic prosperity of the two countries whose cooperation has been increasing, and has the capacity to increase further.
Rajapaksa thanked his Iranian counterpart for the economic aid.
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The officials from the Sri Lankan presidential secretariat said among the major agreements were financial assistance for the expansion of the Sapugaskanda oil refinery and the Uma Oya project, Iran's development assistance to Sri Lanka, and the establishment of a political consultation mechanism.
Addressing journalists after bilateral talks and the agreements signing ceremony, Ahmadinejad pointed out that comprehensive cooperation between the two countries would provide security for both.
"We are seeking justice and fair play in the world. Sri Lanka and Iran have agreed to cooperate in all spheres for the mutual benefit of each other," said the Iranian president.
He said there had been a constructive dialogue for the betterment and economic prosperity of the two countries whose cooperation has been increasing, and has the capacity to increase further.
Rajapaksa thanked his Iranian counterpart for the economic aid.
Read more,
http://finance.indiainfo.com/2008/04/29/0804291127_iran_lanka.html
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