The Chief of Pakistan Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, says Sri Lanka has achieved a significant development due to the prevailing peaceful environment. He made these remarks when he met with President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa recalled the historic tour made by the Sri Lankan cricket team to Pakistan in a background where other countries stayed away from Pakistan, and further stated that Sri Lanka is a true friend of Pakistan.

Meanwhile, President Sirisena recalled the long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan and extended his gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for providing its fullest support to Sri Lanka, including training facilities for the members of Sri Lankan security forces, especially during the war period.