Pakistan, Sri Lanka need to work for revive SAARC Forum: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday said Pakistan and Sri Lanka need to work together
to revive the SAARC Forum as a vibrant platform for regional cooperation.

Speaking to High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) L.K. Jayanath C. Perera
who paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, he said both the countries enjoy friendly
relations in all areas and stressed that it needs to be further strengthened.

The Prime Minister also conveyed his warm regards for the leadership of Sri Lanka.

The High Commissioner congratulated the Prime Minister on assumption of office. He thanked
the Government of Pakistan for facilitating Buddhists who travel to Pakistan for religious
pilgrimage.

He conveyed the request of the Sri Lankan Government for providing the ‘Sacred Tooth Relic
of Lord Buddha’ which would be showcased during ‘Vesak Festival’ in Sri Lanka.

The High Commissioner expressed the gratitude of his Government for the prompt provision of
fertilizer by Pakistan.

The Prime Minister wished the High Commissioner a pleasant stay in Pakistan.