The Sri Lankan government is looking for ways to expand ties with Iran, especially cultural and touristic relations, said the country’s ambassador to Teheran, according to the Colombo Gazette.
Ambassador Mohammad Feisal Razin said he found Iranians “more receptive” than other Middle Easterners.
“Iran is very different from other Middle Eastern countries and has culture and a very unique people. In other Middle Eastern countries, all people are closed and self-centered but I found Iranians very open and receptive,” the Sri Lankan envoy said.