Pakistan and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed the commitment to continue working closely to further strengthen their bilateral ties, during the years ahead. The commitment was made during meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Sri Lanka Mr Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on the margins of the 80th Session of UN General Assembly in New York today. The meeting took place in a cordial environment, reflecting the existing goodwill between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The discussion covered wide range of areas, including high level exchanges, bilateral trade, educational cooperation, cultural exchanges, defense cooperation and regional and global issues. Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the robust nature of Pak-Sri Lanka bilateral relations. They agreed to enhance exchanges in sports, particularly Cricket and to remain engaged for the advancement of Pak-Sri Lanka bilateral relations. Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhance bilateral engagement with Sri Lanka in all spheres, and appreciated the close cooperation between the two countries at various international fora.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
