Sri Lanka- Situation report - Issue No.1 -(01.12.1985)
The visit of a high powered 3 member delegation scheduled to leave for Iran on 10th November was cancelled by Iranian authorities immediately prior to the scheduled departure. The team was to consist of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tyronne Fernando, Chairman of the ruling party Harsha Abeywardane and SLFP MP Halim Ishak. The reason for the cancellation was to show Iran’s displeasure over Sri lanka’s contacts with Israel, particularlyPresident Jayawardene’s recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres In Paris. According to Iranian newspaper “Islamic Republicâ€. This was later confirmed by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The Sri lanka Foreign Ministry contacted by the Colombo newspaper. “The Islandâ€, declined to comment on the matter5. (virakesari 13/11 and Island12/11 and 13/11.
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