TEHRAN (Iran News) –During a visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, Raisi inaugurated the multi-purpose Uma Oya complex, one of the largest projects completed by Iranian technical and engineering companies.
Describing the project as a symbol of solidarity, connection, and friendship between the two nations, the Iranian president said, “The operation of this dam, power plant and water transfer tunnel is a symbol of the realization of the will of two countries and two nations who want to rely on their native power to provide well-being and comfort.”
Referring to the financing of the project by Sri Lanka and the supply and transfer of technical and engineering services by Iran, Raisi said the complex provides drinking and agricultural water for 5,000 hectares of lands and brings a 120-megawatt power plant into operation.
“Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran is implementing large water and electricity projects in more than 20 countries around the world, relying on local technical and engineering capabilities,” the president noted, his official website reported.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to be a partner in the development of Sri Lanka and to share with you all its experiences, which are the result of 45 years of efforts of Iranian men and women, and to participate in the development of Sri Lanka by sharing its technical and engineering services,” the president stated.
Highlighting Iran’s policy of close relations with the Asian, neighboring and independent countries, he noted, “Strengthening the relationship between we and you and other aligned and independent countries can create a bright future for the two countries and two nations.”
- source : tasnim
