A 20-member Sri Lankan delegation comprising academics, Buddhist monks, religious leaders and media representatives visited Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad.
During the visit, Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan and Director General of Strategic Communications Tariq Wazeer briefed the delegation on Pakistan’s rich cultural and religious heritage.
Pakistan Highlights Gandhara Buddhist Heritage
The officials highlighted Pakistan’s historic Gandhara Buddhist legacy, religious tourism opportunities and initiatives such as the Kartarpur Corridor.
Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan also underscored the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and warmly welcomed the visiting delegation.
The briefing provided an opportunity to highlight Pakistan’s diverse cultural and religious heritage and its potential for promoting international religious tourism.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka Explore Cultural Cooperation
Both sides discussed several potential areas of cooperation, including academic partnerships, improved connectivity, updated memorandums of understanding (MoUs), joint archaeological explorations and cultural exchanges.
The discussions focused on strengthening institutional links and expanding people-to-people engagement through shared cultural and civilizational heritage.
Officials Acknowledge Contributions to Bilateral Engagement
Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan appreciated the contributions of Imran Shaukat of the Prime Minister’s Taskforce on the Gandhara Cradle of Buddhism Strategy, as well as the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan.
The delegation’s visit highlighted shared efforts to strengthen Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations and promote cooperation through cultural, religious and academic exchanges.
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