The outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General (Retired) Faheem Ul Aziz, paid a farewell call on the Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, recently (22). The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, was also present at the occasion.
During the meeting, the High Commissioner expressed his sincere gratitude to the Hon. Speaker for the continuous support and warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation throughout his tenure in Sri Lanka, and briefed the Hon. Speaker on the key initiatives and activities undertaken during his period of service. He commended the Government of Sri Lanka for the measures taken towards the betterment of the people and recovery from the recent economic challenges. The High Commissioner also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the future.
The Hon. Speaker appreciated the High Commissioner’s efforts in enhancing the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He recalled the deep-rooted relations between the two countries and expressed Sri Lanka’s gratitude for Pakistan’s support during times of need, especially in international forums and during the 30-year war.
Furthermore, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as higher education through scholarship programmes, agricultural collaboration, and the sharing of technology related to the livestock industry.