Tehran: President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of expanding bilateral ties between Iran and Sri Lanka in a message marking the anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence. In a congratulatory message addressed to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President Pezeshkian extended his greetings to the government and people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of that country's Independence Day.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian president expressed hope that, through the shared will of officials from both nations, bilateral relations and cooperation across areas of mutual interest would continue to expand in a manner that serves the interests of both peoples.

Pezeshkian also wished President Dissanayake good health and success, and prayed for prosperity and well-being for the people of Sri Lanka.