Online edition of Sunday Observer

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, the first Sri Lankan Head of State to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran, had wide ranging discussions with President Mohammad Khatami on issues of bilateral interest. The discussions centred on the commitment towards friendly relations and mutual understanding between the two countries to further promote co-operation on issues of bilateral interest. Both leaders agreed to further strengthen friendly relations between the two countries.

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga meets Ayatollah Khameni.

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in conversation with Hashemi Rafsanjani, Chairman of the Expediency Council and former President of Iran at the latter’s official residence in Tehran.

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and Iranian President Mohammed Khatami review an honour guard at Saadabad Palace.

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and President Khatami during the playing of the national anthems of both countries.

The Defence Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Adm. Ali Shanikhani called on President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga on Thursday evening at the Boostan Palace, Tehran. Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar and Defence Secretary Cyril Herath are also in the picture.

Sri Lanka and Iranian delegations at the official talks on bilateral issues.

President Khatami receives President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and the Sri Lanka delegation at his official residence. ANCL Chairman Janadasa Peiris is also in the picture.

Iran national newspapers reports President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga’s historic visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Pictures by Indrajith Perera