‘Pakistan will always stand by Sri Lanka in this hour of need’ – High Commissioner

As part of the Pakistani government’s relief assistance to people affected by floods, landslides and the Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, Major General (R) Muhammad Saad Khattak, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka visited Anuradhapura, Kilinochchi and Arugam Bay to distribute dry rations to affected families.

In Anuradhapura, the ceremony to distribute dry rations was held at Mirisawetiya Temple. Ven. Ethawetunawewa Gnanatilake Thera appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan government and the High Commission to support the needy families.

At a ceremony held in the Security Forces Headquarter, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi, the High Commissioner distributed dry rations among people affected by flood in the region. He also met with Major General Harendra Parakrama Ranasinghe, Commander of the Security Force Headquarters (Kilinochchi) during which matters of mutual interests were discussed.

Apart from that, the High Commissioner also visited Jaffna for a meeting with parliamentarian Angajan Ramanathan, where matters relating to agriculture, education and further strengthening bilateral relations were discussed.

On the invitation of parliamentarian SMM Muszhaaraff, the envoy visited Arugam Bay for a meeting with intellectuals, social activists and public officials.

In his address, the High Commissioner stressed on the need to live as citizens of a united country and that minority communities in Sri Lanka have to live peacefully with the majority.

He highlighted that programs offered and implemented by the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka on behalf of the people in Sri Lanka. He assured that Pakistan will always stand by Sri Lanka in this hour of need and will continue relief assistance and full support in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The High Commissioner also handed over food parcels, school bags and sports items to deserving families in Arugum Bay.