The Pakistan High Commission and the Pakistani community based in Sri Lanka celebrated the 72nd National Day of Pakistan with traditional fervour and resolve to make Pakistan a strong, vibrant, progressive and democratic Islamic welfare state.
The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Seema Ilahi Baloch hoisted the national flag in an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan High Commission on Friday to mark the occasion, said a message received here from Colombo. Later, the messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out to the participants.
The High Commissioner of Pakistan in her message on the occasion said that it is matter of great satisfaction that Pakistan and Sri Lanka continue to maintain their traditionally close and mutually beneficial relations in all fields. The process of bilateral cooperation has been greatly assisted by increased interaction both at the level of people and the highest government functionaries of the two countries. We rejoice at the fact that the relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is one of choice and not compulsion. It can serve as a shining example of cooperation at the bilateral, regional and international level.
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