Iranian Parliament ratifies extradition treaty with Sri Lanka

Iranian lawmakers on Sunday, ratified a bill concerning an extradition treaty between Iran and Sri Lanka, the IRNA reported.

The bill secured 153 votes in favour, 11 votes against and seven abstentions. Under the terms of the bill, a permit for exchange of documents was also issued.

The Iranian Parliament has put the bill on its agenda due to the forthcoming visit of its Speaker Ali Larijani to Sri Lanka.

(Tehran Times)