NewsPresident Maithripala Sirisena will left for Islamabad tomorrow a while ago to attend the Pakistan Republic Day celebrations tomorrow as chief guest on an invitation extended by Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain. This is the first time a Sri Lankan leader received such an invitation to be the chief guest on the national day of Pakistan and it reflects the strength of bilateral friendship and ties. Since then the Republic Day is celebrated as the national day of Pakistan. Pakistan government has made elaborate arrangements to welcome President Sirisena as the chief Guest at the national day ceremony. President Sirisena will also hold discussions with President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi during his visit to Islamabad.

Source: Sunday Times March 22, 2018 09:00 UTC