Kashmir the only dispute with India, says Imran
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February 25, 2021
COLOMBO: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said “our only difference” with India is the Kashmir issue, which should be resolved as per the UN resolutions, as he spoke to the Sri Lankan business community on the second day of his tour to the island nation.
Addressing the first Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Conference here, the Prime Minister said the way forward for the Sub-continent is to resolve differences and improve trade relationship and “differences can only be resolved through dialogue”, according to Radio Pakistan.
In an effort to maintain good relations with neighbouring states, Khan recalled his offer to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute. To encourage trade ties with neighbours, he said, “maintaining amiable relations and living like civilised nations must be a priority”.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka Hope to Achieve $1bn Bilateral Trade Target
Pakistan, Sri Lanka Hope to Achieve $1bn Bilateral Trade Target
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P.M. Khan describes Colombo as ‘special friend’ of Islamabad and offers $50 million credit line for cooperation in defense and security fields
Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Wednesday stressed the importance of achieving $1 billion bilateral trade, with both sides agreeing to work toward broadening and deepening the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.
In a joint communique issued by the foreign ministries of both countries at the conclusion of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s two-day visit to Sri Lanka, they noted that the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Conference had reiterated the importance of strengthening economic relations in key areas of mutual interest. They also pledged to diversify trade and investment between both nations, it added.
Posted on February 23rd, 2021
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Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Tuesday (February 23) said he looks forward to expand trade relations with Sri Lanka through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) flagship program.
CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang Province, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
In a joint statement issued with his Sri Lankan counterpart PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Pakistani Premier said this visit is to strengthen our bilateral relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, especially trading ties.
The focus of the bilateral discussion has also fell on enhancing trade ties between the two countries in order for Sri Lanka to benefit from Pakistan’s connectivity up to Central Asia.
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Pakistan pledges US$ 50 m Defence Line facility Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan while stressing strong cooperation in dealing with matters related to security, terrorism and organized crime has announced a new US$ 50 million Defence Credit Line facility to Sri Lanka during his visit to Sri Lanka.
Both countries have also expressed satisfaction at the existing bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and noted that the elevation of staff-level talks to a Defence Dialogue has further provided an opportunity to expand security sector relations. Pakistan s Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks at a Trade and Investments conference in Colombo on February 24, 2021 on the second day of Khan s official visit to Sri Lanka. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)
Posted on February 23rd, 2021
Prime Minister’s Media Unit
Ayubowan!
I had the great privilege to welcome His Excellency
Imran Khan, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and his
high-level delegation this evening.
Prime Minister, you are not a stranger to the people
of Sri Lanka. There are millions in this country who have admired your
leadership on the cricket field as the Captain of the Pakistan National Team.
Your country continues to be a valuable bilateral
partner, and Sri Lanka considers Pakistan a close and genuine friend. Our
People hold Pakistan in very high esteem. Pakistan was a friend who stood by