PM Sharif thanks SL President for pressing IMF on Pakistan’s urgent need to avoid default

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had telephoned President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday and discussed matters relating to the current economic situation in both countries, the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said.

PM Shehbaz thanked the President for supporting Pakistan with regard to the country’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

“You have played the role of a true friend and a well-wisher of Pakistan, and I thank you on behalf of the people of my country,” the Prime Minister told the President.

He paid tributes to Sri Lanka for its role in promoting regional peace and development. He also hoped that both Pakistan and Sri Lanka would come out of the economic crisis very soon.

The Sri Lankan President congratulated PM Shehbaz Sharif for reaching the staff-level agreement with the IMF.He also thanked PM Sharif for expressing good wishes for his country.

The Lankan President appreciated the struggle and efforts by PM Sharif during the difficult economic situation in Pakistan.The President had stressed on the IMF to help Pakistan to save it from default as Sri Lanka had to face a very tough situation after falling into default.