Mr. Hamid Chitchian who headed a delegation to Sri Lanka to cement lucrative bilateral trade agreement with southern Asian country, stressed that business sectors of both sides should lead the way.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka readily rallied its call for re-visiting the understanding on the prospective Preferential Trade Agreement between both countries that was agreed way back in 2004. “In the new atmosphere which comes after this JCEC plan of action and also favorable conditions in international arena to carry out serious activities, are very attractive for entrepreneurs involved in these sectors. Iran and its new international atmosphere with respect to resolving Iran’s sanctions is completely ready to boost bilateral commercial relations and would like to increase the level of cooperation with Sri Lanka more than ever” announced an upbeat Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian on February 24 in Colombo.
