Pakistan extends $50mn line of credit for defence to Sri Lanka
Pakistan s Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa during a Trade and Investments conference in Colombo
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The Pakistani delegation invited Colombo to use its Gwadar port, part of the multi-billion dollar CPEC, for trade with China and Central Asia
Interestingly, Pakistan’s extension of the line of credit comes close on the heels of India extending $ 50 million line of credit to neighbouring Maldives
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New Delhi:Pakistan has extended a $ 50 million line of credit for defence to Sri Lanka, a joint statement issued by the two sides said Wednesday, at the end of a two day visit to Colombo by Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan.
FM Qureshi, Gunawardena stress expansion of Pak-Sri Lanka FTA
Published On 24 February,2021 04:06 pm
He said PM Imran s visit to Sri Lanka was reflective of the priority accorded to this relationship.
COLOMBO (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena on Wednesday underscored the need to expand Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to realize the full potential of bilateral trade.
In a meeting held in Colombo, the two Foreign Ministers reviewed the whole gamut of bilateral relations and agreed to work closely to further strengthen ties and enhance cooperation in diverse fields.
Qureshi stressed the importance Pakistan attached to its relations with Sri Lanka in further strengthening the multifaceted cooperation.
Kashmir only dispute between India and Pakistan, says PM Imran Khan in Sri Lanka
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Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks at a Trade and Investments conference in Colombo on February 24, 2021. AFP/Ishara S. Kodikara
PM Imran Khan says Pakistan can play a role in bridging the gap between China and the United States. Suggests formation of a bloc along the lines of the European Union to promote regional trade. Says we want to resolve all disputes in the subcontinent through dialogue.
COLOMBO: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that Kashmir is the only dispute between India and Pakistan, adding that it can only be resolved through dialogue.
COLOMBO: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said Sri Lanka could enhance its connectivity up to the Central Asian states by benefiting from the China Pakistan Economic Corridor project.“My.