Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday evening to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations.
During the discussion, Araghchi briefed the Sri Lankan minister on the latest situation following what Iran described as military aggression by the United States and Israel against the country.
He also expressed appreciation to the Sri Lankan government for the assistance extended to the crew of the Iranian warship Dena following the attack on March 4.
The Iranian foreign minister thanked Sri Lanka for its role in helping rescue crew members and for facilitating the repatriation of the bodies of 84 sailors who were killed in the incident.
The two ministers also discussed matters relating to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Iran and Sri Lanka during the conversation, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
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