Islamabad:A 20-member Sri Lankan delegation, including academics, Buddhist monks, religious leaders, and media representatives, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad today. The delegation engaged in discussions on enhancing cultural and religious ties between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

According to Radio Pakistan, the delegation was briefed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, and Director General Strategic Communications, Tariq Wazeer. The briefing focused on Pakistan's rich cultural and religious heritage, with particular emphasis on the Gandhara Buddhist legacy and opportunities for religious tourism, such as the Kartarpur Corridor initiative.

The discussions included potential areas of cooperation, such as academic partnerships, enhanced connectivity, updated Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), joint archaeological explorations, and cultural exchanges. Both sides expressed a commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-Sri Lanka friendship.

Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan acknowledged the contributions of Imran Shaukat from the Prime Minister's Taskforce Gandhara Cradle of Buddhism Strategy and the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan. The visit underscored the shared efforts to reinforce people-to-people connections and celebrate the common cultural and civilizational heritage of both nations.