President Mahinda Rajapakse, in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Teheran on Monday (26), said Sri Lanka supports Iran's inalienable right to use nuclear energy, according to a news report published by the Iranian News Agency (IRNA).
  
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Media Department report on Monday, in the meeting, Mottaki presented a report on the latest situation of Iran's peaceful nuclear program, active cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency( IAEA) and (IAEA Chief) ElBaradei's report to the IAEA Governing Council.
  
Referring to the level of bilateral ties, Mottaki said, "Iran is interested to expand ties with Sri Lanka in all fields and the visit is a new chapter in mutual relations."

The foreign minister added, "President Ahmadinejad has already ordered the implementation of the signed agreements between the two countries."

Mottaki expressed Iran's readiness to cooperate in constructing power plants, refineries, irrigation projects and exporting engineering and technical services to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse briefed Mottaki on the situation of Sri Lankan Muslims and said, "Muslims in Sri Lanka enjoy a good situation, and have an active role in the country's politico-social life."

He also called for the implementation of a number of agreements previously signed between the two countries.

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Last Updated Date: November 27, 2007 - 4.00 GMT