Pakistan and Sri Lanka will look to boost bilateral cooperation particularly in the political, trade, and cultural spheres.
The High Commissioner–designate of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Fred Seneviratne paid a courtesy call on the Additional Secretary, Asia Pacific, Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
The Additional Secretary extended a warm welcome to the High Commissioner-designate and conveyed his heartfelt congratulations on the latter’s appointment as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Pakistan. He also briefed the High Commissioner–designate on the longstanding and cordial relations between the two countries and discussed avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in political, trade, and cultural spheres.
High Commissioner-designate Seneviratne expressed his gratitude to the Additional Secretary for the warm welcome and the opportunity to engage in a productive dialogue. He shared insights into Sri Lanka’s recent developments and expressed his commitment to strengthening collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The High Commissioner–designate was accompanied by Minister of the High Commission, Christy Ruban during the meeting.