Pakistan celebrates 50th Defence Day in Colombo

The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka celebrated the 50th Defence Day of Pakistan in Colombo, to commemorate the 1965 war events and sacrifices rendered by valiant Pakistan's armed forces.

The Defence Advisor of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Col Rajil Irshad Khan made the welcome addresss.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka,General Syed Shakeel Hussain read out the Message of the President of Pakistan, President Mamnoon Hussain.

The President had stated that Pakistan is a peace loving country and wanted peace in the region, however, its desire for peace must not be construed as weakness.The President emphasized that the lesson learnt from the 1965 War was clear that unity and oneness, commitment and courage and spirit of sacrifice if combined together can make a nation invincible and its defense impregnable.

He had further stated the Armed Forces of Pakistan were professional and equipped for modern day warfare with traditional courage and commitment and that they were braving the challenges and frustrating enemy designs on both internal and external fronts.

The president underscored that the nation stands united against terrorism, hand in hand with the armed forces, civil and military security, law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

He emphasized that successful Zarb-e-Azb operation by Armed forces has proved that any kind of threat posed to country's security and existence will be frustrated. High Commissioner Maj Gen Shakeel Hussain, expressed his gratitude to the guests.