ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) presented a cheque of Rs1 million to Sri Lanka High Commissioner to express solidarity with the bereaved family of the late Priyantha.
A delegation of ICCI led by Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President paid a visit to the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Pakistan and conveyed him condolences on behalf of the business community on a very sad and unfortunate incident of killing of Priyantha in Sialkot. The delegation comprised Jamshaid Akhtar Sheikh, SVP, Muhammad Faheem Khan, VP, Mian Muhammad Akram Farid, Chairman ICCI Founder Group and former President ICCI, Zaffar Bakhtawari, Chairman ICCI Diplomatic Committee and former President ICCI.
Muhuammad Shakeel Munir, President handed over a cheque of Rs1 million to His Excellency Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama as a token to express solidarity with the bereaved family of Priyantha.
President ICCI said that the business community highly condemns this unfortunate incident. He further said that Pakistan is a peaceful nation but such incidents tarnish the soft image of the country, which should not happen in future.
Shakeel Munir said that the Government of Pakistan has arrested the people who were involved in this incident, however, ICCI would strongly recommend speedy justice and strict action against the culprits. He assured that the business community would extend all possible support to the family of Priyantha so that they could pass the rest of their lives comfortably.
Shakeel Munir further discussed matters of bilateral interests and a way forward to promote the trade relations between the two countries. He invited the High Commissioner to visit the Chamber and said that trading activities should be further accelerated with exchange of business delegations and trade related information. He said that the Chamber is planning to hold various exhibitions and would like Sri Lankan companies to participate in these events.
Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama said that though it was a terrible incident and he underlined that this incident will not affect trade and bilateral relations between the two nations. The Excellency hoped that the Government of Pakistan would take strong actions against the perpetrators and provide justice to the family of Mr. Priyantha. He thanked the business community for providing financial and moral support. The Excellency informed that in February next year, a Sri Lankan business delegation is expected to visit Pakistan for B2B meetings with the Pakistani businessmen.( Nation PK)
