Talks to improve tourism between Iran and Sri Lanka

The Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka Hashem Ashjazadeh met Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday. The meeting took place at the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry.

At the meeting, matters pertaining to airline operations and tourism sector of the two countries were discussed at length. The discussions were also focused on initiating direct air line operations between Tehran and Colombo and making the operation a fruitful means to attract and encourage more travelers from Iran to the island.