Pakistan attaches immense importance to its relations with SL: Imran Khan

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said yesterday (22) that Pakistan attaches immense importance to its relations with Sri Lanka as a reliable friend and partner.

He made these remarks after meeting with Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit.

Premier Khan said that security and defence cooperation was a key component of Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations and a factor of peace and stability in the region.

The meeting took place at the Pakistan PM's office.

Fondly recalling his visit to Sri Lanka in February 2021, he reaffirmed the strong fraternal bonds between the two countries and Pakistan’s desire to comprehensively upgrade bilateral relations in all fields, according to the Pakistani PM's office.

Premier Imran Khan added that he was looking forward to the visit of Sri Lankan leadership to Pakistan.

Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne underlined the close cooperative ties between the two nations and expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s support at international and regional fora.

He reaffirmed the commitment to work together for the promotion of shared goals.

The Sri Lanka's Navy chief left for Pakistan on February 21on a formal visit and was accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Chandima Ulugetenne in this official visit. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 23 February 2022 11:49 AM

Both nations are bankrupt, military hegemony, poor human rights, state terrorism, corrupt to the core, no law and order, citizenry without values or ethics, decisions are made according to religion and ethnicity and never had exemplary leaders of governance.

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fact Wednesday, 23 February 2022 01:24 PM

You sound like one of a common SL buffalos among 69, See the facts and data before opening the mouth , Pakistan is improving in every field ,they have the highest remittance in SARC and GDP growth of 5.37% from 3.9% according Reuters and many more , low crime and terrorist activity .Since Imran khan pak is on the right track not like SL

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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 23 February 2022 03:09 PM

Fact - GDP 5.37% is insignificant if they have a budget deficit of 8% mainly for keeping Military happy. Low crime and

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Punchi Banda Wednesday, 23 February 2022 01:16 PM

At the bottom of the pit containing the discards of civilisation, a floundering Pakistan reached out wildly its hands in distress and grabbed another pair of hands, it was the hand of a floundering Sri Lanka.

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Waco Thursday, 24 February 2022 07:16 AM

Now Pakistan is in safe hands. Pakistan has been a sincere friend Sri Lanka. They helped to beat LTTE during the civil war.

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