Khar on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Hina Rabbani Khar will undertake a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from today, Pakistan media reports said.

According to the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan, Kahr will attend the 75th Independence Day celebrations of Sri Lanka as a Guest of Honour.

In addition to attending the Independence Day events, Khar will call on the Sri Lankan leadership and hold a meeting with the Sri Lankan counterpart.

The spokesperson further said Pakistan and Sri Lanka have historic ties that have grown steadily in all aspects of bilateral cooperation.

She went on to say that Khar’s visit would contribute to enhanced understanding between the two countries and signal Pakistan’s support for Sri Lanka at a difficult time.