Iran's President Arrives In Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); The President of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrived at the Mattala International Airport on an official visit.

He is to inaugurate the hydropower plant within the Uma Oya Multipurpose Project upon his arrival.

Following this event, President Raisi will proceed to Colombo, where an official reception awaits him in the afternoon.

During this event, five bilateral agreements will be signed, and the Presidents of both nations will grace this occasion with their presence.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the two Heads of State are also due to make a special statement

Sri Lanka Police say a special security programme and traffic plan are in place today due to the Iranian President's visit to Sri Lanka.

In a special statement to media last night, the Police Spokesman said the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway will be closed from 2-3pm and 9:30-10:30pm today.

DIG Nihal Thalduwa says the special traffic plan will be in place in Colombo, and multiple roads will be closed.

Road leading from the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway to the Orugudawatta Junction in Peliyagoda
Dematagoda to the D. S. Senanayake Junction in Borella
Horton Place, Horton Place Roundabout
Green Path, Library Roundabout,
Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha,
Liberty Roundabout, R. A. De Mel Mawatha,
St. Michael's Road
Road leading from Galle Road to Colombo Fort and the road to Hilton Hotel