Imran thanks Sri Lanka PM for visit invitation

ISLAMABAD   –  Thanking his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa for visit invitation, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said he is looking forward to his upcoming visit to Sri Lanka that will further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, Imran Khan said in a tweet.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with a high level delegation of cabinet members and senior officials, will embark on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from February 23.

During the visit, views will be exchanged with the Sri Lankan leadership on bilateral matters, as well as key regional and international issues.  

On Friday, a statement issued by the Foreign Office said that Imran Khan would visit Sri Lanka from Feb 23 to 24.

This will be Mr Khan’s first visit to Sri Lanka after assuming the office of prime minister.

“During the visit, the reconstitution of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Association will be announced to further promote parliamentary exchanges between the two countries,” the statement said.

The prime minister will also participate in a joint ‘Trade and Investment Conference’.

A number of memorandums of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation will also be signed during the visit.

Imran thanks Sri Lanka PM for visit invitation

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