Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost ties

Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Tuesday pledged to boost cooperation through increased dialogue, improved mechanisms, and new opportunities in agriculture, health, connectivity, and culture, while recognizing shared views on global issues.

During the seventh round of bilateral political consultations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, held in Islamabad on Tuesday, the Sri Lankan delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane, while the Pakistani side was headed by Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi.

The two sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations.