Lanka, Iran to exchange media, film knowledge

Ishara MUDUGAMUWA

The Sri Lankan and Iranian governments have agreed to exchange knowledge and technology in the media and film fields, said Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

He was addressing the media after discussions with Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mohammad Nabi Hasaki at the ministry yesterday.

The Sri Lankan government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iranian government regarding media cooperation between the two countries.

Diplomatic relations between Iran and Sri Lanka were established in 1961.

"The relationship between the two countries has grown to the highest level during the last five years, mainly, following Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinajad's visit to Sri Lanka and President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to Iran," Minister Rambukwella said.