PM Imran thanks Sri Lanka for warm reception, gracious hospitality

Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations are growing in a dignified manner: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday has said that Sri Lanka is a special friend and a strong partner of Pakistan.

In a post on social-networking website Twitter, the premier has thanked the leadership and the people of Sri Lanka for warm reception and gracious hospitality during his tour.

Thank you Prime Minister @PresRajapaksa and the people of Sri Lanka for a warm welcome and gracious hospitality is a special friend and strong partner. I agree that the cooperative ties between our two nations are poised to grow and strengthen.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 24, 2021

The prime minister said that he agrees with the impression that Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations are growing in a dignified manner for further expansion and promotion.

It is to be mentioned here that PM Imran has recently concluded his two-day official visit to Sri Lanka where he met with the senior leadership and bussiness community and invited them to visit Pakistan. 

Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan and Sri Lanka share common problems including terrorism as both the countries have suffered a lot due to this menace.

Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed will to boost bilateral ties with Pakistan in the fields of economy, trade, investment, education, defence, tourism, aviation and other sectors.