KARACHI, Mar. 22 (APP): Sri Lankan President Maithripala
Sirisena has said that Sri Lanka is pleased over the Pakistan
economic
progress and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
He said this here on Wednesday during a meeting with Sindh
Governor Mohammed Zubair upon his arrival at VVIP launch of Quaid
International Airport Karachi, said an official statement issued
by the Governor House.
Earlier, Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair along with Chief
Secretary Sindh Rizwan Memon, IGP Sindh A.D. Khawaja received
the Sri Lankan President on his arrival. Sri Lankan High
Commissioner was also present on the occasion.
The Sri Lankan President said that Sri Lankans
respect Pakistani assistance and cooperation. He said that
Pakistan stood with Sri Lankan in difficult times.
Governor Zubair said that Sri Lankan President’s arrival to
participate in the Pakistan Day ceremony is a good sign and a
manifestation of close bilateral ties.
The Governor said that Sri Lanka is a close friend of
Pakistan. Adding
that both countries are enjoying good relations.
He said that the visit of Sri Lankan President will further
strengthen the ties between countries.
Zubair said that Pakistan aspirant to further promote
investment, tarde
and business activities with Sri Lanka.
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