The President revealed in Parliament today (20) the reason why Iranian ships were not allowed to enter Sri Lankan waters.
Speaking at the event, the President said that the Iranian ship had requested permission to enter Sri Lanka on February 26 and March 9-13 to enhance cooperation and that the country was studying the matter.
Also, on the same evening, the United States had also requested permission for two Navy fighter jets to enter Mattala Airport, but Sri Lanka, as a country that is acting in a neutral manner, took steps to deny permission to both countries, the President said.