Pak day celebrated in Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):The
High Commission of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Pakistani community
based in Sri Lanka celebrated the 78th National Day of Pakistan
with traditional fervour and resolve to make Pakistan a strong, vibrant,
progressive and democratic welfare state.
The
National Day of Pakistan is celebrated every year on the 23rd March
to commemorate the outstanding achievement of the Muslims of Sub-Continent who
passed the historic “Pakistan Resolution” on this day at Lahore in 1940 which
culminated in creation of Pakistan after 7 years.
According to the Embassy sources, the
Acting High Commissioner (AHC) of Pakistan hoisted the national flag of Pakistan in a
colourful ceremony, held at the Pakistan High Commission this morning. Later,
the messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out
to the audience.
The AHC, on the
occasion, said that Pakistan greatly values its relations with Sri Lanka which
are based on mutual trust and understanding. It is a matter of great
satisfaction that these mutually beneficial relations, rooted in history, have
become truly multi-dimensional, covering fields of politics, economy, defence
and security, culture, education and people-to-people contacts, he added.
The
Acting High Commissioner also extended sincere greetings and best wishes
on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan to the Government and people
of Sri Lanka for the
continued progress, peace, national unity, reconciliation and harmony in the
years ahead.
The
ceremony was attended by a large number of participants from various walks of
life including members of the Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship, Trade and
Investment Association, Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Council and the Pakistani
community based in Sri Lanka.