Western countries have no right to impose sanctions on Iran on the basis of its nuclear programme. All countries should come forward to support Iran which is developing its nuclear programme for peaceful purposes", Daily News quoted Patali Champika Ranawaka as saying.
The statements were made during a meeting between Ranawaka and Iranian ambassador Hasanipoor at the Ministry office yesterday, according to the report.
The progress achieved by the 1000 electricity supply schemes launched under Iranian aid was discussed during this meeting. Ranawaka thanked Iran for the assistance granted towards Sri Lanka's development effort over the years and said Western nations led by United States had been leveling false accusations against Iran's nuclear programme.
The west has targeted Iran's economy, he added.
The Iranian ambassador for his part hailed bilateral ties between the two countries.
He also assured that Iran would continue to invest in the development of the power sector in Sri Lanka.