Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi to arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24)

COLOMBO (News1st); President of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi will arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24) morning on an official visit.

The Iranian President is due to arrive at the Mattala International Airport at 9.30am.

He is due 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.

Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, currently serving as the President of Iran since 2021, previously held the esteemed position of Chief Justice of Iran from 2019 to 2021.

Dr. Raisi served as the Attorney General of Iran during the years 2014 to 2016.

He will arrive in Sri Lanka after concluding his three-day visit to Pakistan.