Ambassodor in Iran Dr. M.N. Hassani Pour met the Prime Minister at "Visumpaya" the Official Residence of the Prime Minister.

Hon. Mohamed Naghi Sharokhi the advisor to the leader of the Republic of Iran states that he is thankful that the Sri Lanka's government has created the environment required for all the nations to live peacefully in the country.

He added that he is impressed to see all the nations in Sri Lanka live in harmony at a time many pressures are made against the Muslim countries from many countries of the word.

Hon. Mohamed Naghi Sharokhi the advisor to the leader of the Republic of Iran and Sri Lankan Ambassodor in Iran Dr. M.N. Hassani Pour met the Prime Minister at "Visumpaya" the Official Residence of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister warmly accepted these envoys and subsequently had a brief discussion with them. Hon. Mohamed Naghi Sharokhi the advisor to the leader of the Republic of Iran reveals that many international pressures are made on the Islamic people from the international communities. He further stated that following ideas.

"I am thankful to the Prime Minister and the Sri Lankan government for giving this opportunity to represent the Muslim nation. Sri Lanka which is a developing country in the Asia has the resources required to achieve a development like the USA and Singapore. Sri Lanka has the ability to become a developed country utilizing the human resource optimally. The pressure on the developed Muslim countries including the Middle East countries is enormous. Even though the leaders of such countries are subjected to many threats, we are not in a position to go against such countries" Hon. Mohamed Naghi Sharokhi added.

Talking to the envoys the Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne pointed out the following ideas.

"The government of Iran has assisted the development of Sri Lanka on many occasions. The help we received in the fields of road construction, water supply, irrigation and education is unforgettable. However, we are sorry about the pressure on the many Muslim countries including the Republic of Iran.

"I am really regretted over the conflicts prevailing in countries like Iraq, Libya and Egypt. Muslim countries and Middle-East countries have achieved a higher economic and social status. It is incredible to see that Western countries always try to kill the leaders of such countries."

"Even the new leaders are appointed subsequent to murdering of the leaders in Muslim countries, it is pathetic that the conflicts are still continues. We always try to create a peaceful world. However, as a developing country we cannot recommend at any cost the decisions taken by the countries with army power and attack aircrafts."

"Irrespective of the politics and the way of thinking, it is noteworthy that all the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim people live in the country harmoniously. We should categorically indicate that there are a small fraction of people who plans to create unnecessary chaos between Buddhist and Islamic people. However, this government will not allow them to create a turmoil within the parliament or within the country. Under the able leadership of H.E. the President, we always try to establish a peaceful community within the country" the Premier further emphasized.

On February 12, 2013