COLOMBO (News 1st) – Update: 10.30 AM

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena attended the 62nd Pakistan Republic Day today (23rd March) as the chief guest on the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain.

President Sirisena is expected to hold bilateral discussions with President Hussain and Prime Minister Abbasi on economic cooperation, trade, investment, management, education, and training.

During President Maithripala Sirisena’s 3-day state visit Pakistan and Sri Lanka will sign four agreements related to foreign service training, education, and tourism.

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