NewsPresident Maithripala Sirisena congratulated newly sworn in Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi on his election to the high office expressing hopes that during his tenure of office, it will help steer his country towards peace, stability and prosperity. Issuing a congratulatory message, President Sirisena noted that two countries enjoy close and cordial relations that have grown over the years, with potential for further advancement of bilateral partnership. "I look forward to working closely with you to further develop our historic friendship and partnership and find avenues to deepening the cooperation between the two nations,"

Source: Sunday Times August 20, 2018 08:26 UTC