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Sri Lanka and Pakistan Strengthen Bilateral Ties During High-Level Meeting
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan Strengthen Bilateral Ties During High-Level Meeting

TLDR

  • PM Amarasuriya thanked Pakistan for Cyclone Dithwah aid.

  • Discussions focused on education, tourism, sports, youth exchange.

  • Defence cooperation, training, and regional security explored.

  • Climate security challenges also discussed with defence officials.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, at the Temple Trees premises on April 30th. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed her gratitude for the continued support and assistance provided by the Pakistan government, specifically regarding relief efforts following the Ditwah Cyclone. Both officials reaffirmed the longstanding, cordial, and friendly relations between the two nations, highlighting the/the importance of enhancing cooperation in areas such as education, tourism, and sports.

4 Updates

Update #5\u00b7 May 12 · 2:16 PM

Pakistan High Commissioner Major General (Rtd) Nayyar Naseer met Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Rtd) Aruna Jayasekara. Discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, including defence collaboration, military training opportunities, and regional security coordination. The talks also covered emerging security challenges linked to climate-related disasters.

Update #4\u00b7 May 11 · 2:01 PM

Pakistan High Commissioner Dr. Nayyar Naseer met with Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumar Gamage. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations through youth exchange programs, with an agreement to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for youth talent and experience exchange. Cooperation in sports promotion, including potential cricket matches, was also discussed.

Update #3\u00b7 May 6 · 6:31 AM

Pakistan High Commissioner Major General Nayyar Naseer met with Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha at the Ministry of Defence. The Defence Secretary congratulated the High Commissioner on beginning his diplomatic tenure. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in defence cooperation, training, and regional security.

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