Pakistani PM phones Prez, thanks for support in securing IMF deal

• Pakistan recently secured US$ 3 billion from the IMF
• Pays tribute to Sri Lanka for its role in promoting regional peace and development

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday discussed with him matters relating to the current economic situation of both the countries, a statement from the Pakistani High Commission said.  He thanked the Sri Lankan president for supporting Pakistan with regard to the country’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Pakistan recently secured US$ 3 billion from the IMF.   

“You have played a role of a true friend and a well-wisher of Pakistan, and I thank you on behalf of the people of my country,” the prime minister told the Sri Lankan president.  

He paid tribute to Sri Lanka for its role in promoting regional peace and development. He also hoped that both Pakistan and Sri Lanka would come out of the economic crisis very soon.  

The Sri Lankan president congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for reaching the staff level agreement with the IMF.  

He also thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for expressing good wishes for his country.  
The Lankan president appreciated the struggle and efforts by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the difficult economic situation in Pakistan.   

• says president has played a role of a true friend and a well-wisher of Pakistan