H.E. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, held a telephone conversation with H.E. Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on 4 March 2026, regarding the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. During the call, Minister Herath expressed grave concern over the escalation of hostilities and emphasized the importance of pursuing dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in the region. The statement by Minister Herath is available on his official X account: https://x.com/HMVijithaHerath/status/2029508135740960781?s=20