“I reaffirmed my own commitment to a free & sovereign Palestine” – Minister Bimal Ratnayake in Pakistan

October 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Minister Bimal Ratnayake says he held a productive meeting with the Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, Dr. Zuhair, at the Palestinian Embassy in Islamabad.

In a post on X, Ratnayake said the discussion focused on strengthening long-standing ties and reaffirming support for Palestine’s sovereignty.

“During his tenure in Sri Lanka, the Ambassador consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the sovereignty of all nations. I reaffirmed my own commitment to a free and sovereign Palestine,” he stated.

Dr. Zuhair previously served as the Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka, during which time Bimal Ratnayake chaired the Sri Lanka–Palestine Friendship Association. (Newswire)