The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra has said Pakistan Government is actively engaged with all neighbouring countries in an effort to create a peaceful neighbourhood.
He said this while delivering his message on the occasion of the National Day of Pakistan. The day was marked by celebrations organized by the High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo. He said that the brotherly and time tested relationship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are firmly standing on the pillars of mutual trust, respect and desire to promote friendship.
On Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations, he explained that both sides have intensified political engagement and undertaken substantive measures to further deepen and broaden the economic relationship including refining the Free Trade Agreement, expanding the portfolio of tradable items and encouraging bilateral investment.
He highlighted that the Government of Pakistan is engaged in Sri Lanka’s social sector development. Some of the projects being sponsored include construction of schools, clean drinking water supply projects, livelihood generation, setting up computer training centres, upgrading hospitals in rural areas and providing scholarships to needy children.
The Acting High Commissioner also hoisted the national flag of Pakistan during the ceremony attended by a large number of participants from various walks of life including members of the Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship Association.
- RADIO PAKISTAN
-Agencies
