Meeting Between Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar and Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, met with the Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of Sri Lanka, Mr. Sugath Thilakarathne. The meeting was also attended by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Senewiratne, Deputy High Commissioner Christie Robin, and Minister Counsellor (Defence) Brigadier GAKR Gunaratne.
Detailed discussions were held on the promotion of cricket, mutual cooperation in sports, and bilateral ties. Both countries agreed to further expand cooperation in the sports sector, recognizing it as an effective means of promoting people-to-people contact
The Federal Minister for Information stated that relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are built on trust, respect, and shared values. Mr. Tarar emphasized that collaboration in the field of sports not only brings the younger generation closer but also further strengthens the bond between the peoples of both nations. The Federal Minister highlighted that Pakistan is undertaking serious measures to promote sports diplomacy in the region. The Federal Minister for Information expressed gratitude to the government and leadership of Sri Lanka for their cooperation in the development of sports. The Federal Minister for Information noted that the Deputy Minister’s visit to Pakistan, despite the budget session of the Sri Lankan Parliament, is a clear manifestation of the long-standing friendly and trusting relationship between the two countries. He expressed hope that this visit will pave new avenues for bilateral relations, particularly in the sectors of sports and youth.
The Sri Lankan delegation appreciated the excellent arrangements made by the Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, for the Tri-Nation Series. It was mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had thanked the Sri Lankan cricket team and the Government of Sri Lanka during a luncheon hosted for the Tri-Nation teams the previous day. The Sri Lankan delegation commended the high standard of hospitality shown by Pakistan and its commitment to the promotion of sports diplomacy. The Sri Lankan delegation will also be attending the matches of the Tri-Nation Series being held in Pakistan.
