🤝 SL-Pakistan Boost Sports Cooperation & Bilateral Ties

• Sri Lanka's Deputy Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sugath Thilakaratne met with Pakistani Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, mutual cooperation in sports, and the promotion of cricket. • Both nations agreed to further expand cooperation in the sports sector, recognizing it as an effective means of promoting people-to-people contact and strengthening the bond between the peoples. • The Pakistani Federal Minister emphasized that Pakistan is undertaking serious measures to promote sports diplomacy in the region. • The visit was noted by Pakistan as a clear manifestation of the longstanding friendly and trusting relationship, even amidst the Sri Lankan Parliament's Budget session. • The Sri Lankan delegation also commended Pakistan for the excellent arrangements and high standard of hospitality shown during the Tri-Nation Series.