Pakistan Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (27 Jan), where he was warmly received at the Katunayake Airport by Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security R.M. Jayawardena.
Haroon Akhtar Khan is visiting Sri Lanka to participate in the 13th session of the Pakistan–Sri Lanka Joint Economic Commission (JEC) and the 8th Secretary-level talks scheduled for today (28 Jan).
The event is organized by the Department of Commerce under the purview of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development.
Upon his arrival at the Katunayake Airport, Haroon Akhtar Khan held a cordial discussion with Deputy Minister Jayawardena.
During the meeting, the Deputy Minister noted that Sri Lanka is achieving economic stability free from fraud and corruption.
Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that the official visit is expected to further strengthen the economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Deputy Minister Jayawardena also emphasized that the government hopes to enhance not only economic ties but also social and cultural cooperation between the two countries. (Newswire)