picture and Text by Ashraff.A. Samad
Pakistan 70th Independence day of Pakistan today(14th) in Colombo Pakistan High Commission office celebrated The high commissioner also hoisted the national flag of Pakistan .
The High Commissioner of the Pakistan in Sri Lanka Maj Gen (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain addressed –
The economic cooperation coupled with peaceful resolution of disputes will pave the way for a promising future for not just the south Asian region but also for the world at large. The high commissioner said this while delivering his message on the occasion of the 70th Independence day of Pakistan today(14) Colombo.
Shakeel Hussain said that the Government of Pakistan is actively engaged with all neighboring countries in an effort to create a peaceful neighborhood and at the same time intensifying economic engagement with all friendly countries.
He underlined that Pakistan is entering into a new era of development, prosperity, peace and political stability as the Government and people are unanimous in their resolve to make Pakistan truly democratic, welfare and prosperous state.
On Pakistan- Sri Lanka relations, he explained that historical and cultural links between our two peoples date back to the time when the Indus valley and Gandhara Civilizations prospered in what is now Pakistan. He further said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are continuing to nurture their mutually beneficial relations in diverse fields. He added that both countries are exploring ways to broaden and deepen the economic ties., through enhancement of trade and bilateral investments, within the framework of the Free Trade Agreement our top most priority.
The high commissioner highlighted that the state visit of Prime Minister of Nawaz Sharif to Sri Lanka in January 2016, is a testimony to the fact that both countries attach great importance to this mutually beneficial relationship, He elaborated that during the visit both sides agreed to expand cooperation in the area like Higher Education, industrial development, shipping , disaster management , peaceful use of nuclear technology and exchange of expertise in various area of mutual interests. The Leadership’s decisions are being followed up vigorously with exchange of high level delegation , he added.
The chief Justice of the Islamic Republic Pakistan Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamil who is currently visiting Sri Lanka was the chief guest on the occasion.
