FM Qureshi, Gunawardena stress expansion of Pak-Sri Lanka FTA
Published On 24 February,2021 04:06 pm
He said PM Imran s visit to Sri Lanka was reflective of the priority accorded to this relationship.
COLOMBO (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena on Wednesday underscored the need to expand Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to realize the full potential of bilateral trade.
In a meeting held in Colombo, the two Foreign Ministers reviewed the whole gamut of bilateral relations and agreed to work closely to further strengthen ties and enhance cooperation in diverse fields.
Qureshi stressed the importance Pakistan attached to its relations with Sri Lanka in further strengthening the multifaceted cooperation.
Pakistan announces $50 million defence credit line facility to Sri Lanka Wed 24th February 2021 | 07:43 PM
Pakistan on Wednesday offered $50 million new credit line to Sri Lanka for cooperation in the field of defence and security
COLOMBO, Islamabad, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Feb, 2021 ):Pakistan on Wednesday offered $50 million new credit line to Sri Lanka for cooperation in the field of defence and security.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Imran Khan, who concluded his two-day official visit to the island nation, said the Joint Communique issued by the foreign ministries of the two countries from Colombo and Islamabad. The two sides stressed the need for stronger partnership for supporting and coordinating with each other in dealing with matters related to security, terrorism, organized crime, and drug and narcotic trafficking as well as intelligence-sharing, the Communique read.
$50 million defence credit line facility for SL; Pakistan PM Imran Khan
$50 million defence credit line facility for SL; Pakistan PM Imran Khan
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Colombo (News 1st); Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan concluded his two-day official visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24) following meetings with the President, Prime Minister and others.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was accompanied by a high-level delegation, comprising Federal Ministers and senior Government officials.
This was the first visit by the Prime Minister of Pakistan to Sri Lanka since the formation of the new governments in both countries.
During the visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan held delegation-level meetings with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka.