Bilateral Defence & Trade Relations Between Pakistan & Sri Lanka

According to news in the SAARC conference it is decided between Pakistan and Sri Lanka to promote their relation in the field of defence and trade. Both the countries want to strengthen their relation. Foreign minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also present in the meeting. They also emphasize on the empowerment of SAARC.

PM Gilani also congratulate president Mahinda Rajapakse for electing for the second term of presidential election and added that Pakistan and Sri Lanka has very old relations and both the countries stand by each other in difficult time. They also discuss to cooperate in different sectors and terrorism matter was also discussed in it. Both the countries agree to work mutually against terrorism. Sri Lankan president admired Pakistan’s assistance under Special Assistance Program for South Asia.

The trade between both countries had been increases after signing FTA. Mahinda Rajapakse said both countries should also cooperate in the fields of commerce and also in the defence field. Pakistan is providing military training to Sri Lanka and agrees to provide more assistance to it. By working together they can promote regional cooperation. Both countries agree on adoption of mutual policy and joint strategy. To overcome power and water crises in the region it was also agree to make joint ventures.