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Pakistan HC meets PM
The High Commissioner of Pakistan, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak met with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa recently at the Prime Minister’s Office.
During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on bilateral cooperation, including economic cooperation, trade, educational cooperation and sports diplomacy, with a special focus on promoting cultural heritage and religious tourism between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner apprised the Prime Minister regarding the various initiatives undertaken by Government of Pakistan to promote religious tourism, especially the recent high-level visit of the Most Venerable Buddhist Monks visit and the production of a documentary in collaboration with Sri Lankan film producer to highlight the grandeur of Gandhara heritage in Pakistan. Further, the Prime Minister was briefed on the higher education opportunities available to Sri Lankan students under the recently announced round of Allama Iqbal Scholarships, offered by the Government of Pakistan across all fields of study.
The High Commissioner emphasized the importance of enhanced collaboration between the two brotherly countries for the uplift of our people. He further said that Pakistan is committed to providing continued support to Sri Lanka. Both sides agreed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields between the two friendly countries, with special focus on promoting religious tourism and to enhance people-to-people contact.
Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms, Mr. Tanvir Ahmad, Deputy High Commissioner, Ven. Agrahera Kassapa Thero and Koushalya Wickramasinghe, Director Film & Documentary, were also present at the meeting.
Four persons including a Budhist monk died and 32 others were injured when two SLTB buses collided head on at Weerawila at arond 12 noon today (18).
Three of the deceased were women. 22 of the injured were admitted to the Hambanthota Hospital while 10 others have been admitted to the Debarawewa hospital.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI which arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on 09 Mar 26 departed on 11 March.
The departing ship was given a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
The 150.5m long JMSDF OONAMI is commanded by Commander IIO Hiromasa.
During the stay in the island, crew members of the ship explored some tourist attractions in Colombo. The itinerary also included a coastal clean-up drive participated by naval personnel of both countries and engagements with the Sri Lanka Navy, designed to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation.
The Central Cultural Fund established under the provisions of the Central Cultural Fund Act No. 57 of 1980 is responsible for development of cultural and religious monuments in Sri Lanka, settling the expenditure borne for development, renovation and conservation of local and foreign cultural monuments, awarding financial donations for artisans as well as awarding those who served the nation in the fields of culture and religious sectors.
The said act has been passed in Parliament 45 years back and, the requirement to revise the provisions of the act according to the contemporary requirements haa been recognized.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted their policy
approval to amend the said act, considering the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasashana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
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