Pakistan Stood by Sri Lanka Through Thick & Thin: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa while releasing a press statement yesterday at an event organised by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) and Global Village Space (GVS) said thus: ‘’ Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s mutual long relationship is sustained by cultural heritage, economies, and common stand on international issues.We are grateful for the unconditional and steadfast support we received from Pakistan. It is a matter of deep satisfaction that I was able to raise Sri Lanka’s voice with Pakistan. They have stood by us through thick and thin.

The topic of the talk was “Sri Lanka’s Struggle for Peace and its Lessons for Pakistan and the Region.” He stressed that the topic of the event was of great relevance and interest for the region. In his concluding remarks, Rajapaksa stressed that we must learn from one another, be productive and provide practical solutions. He further stressed on the need for more such dialogues and platforms to better understand the menace of terrorism and employ measures to combat it and achieve peace in the region.