Pakistan PM Shehbaz, President hold phone talks on boosting ties

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday and discussed with him matters relating to the current .

He thanked the President Wickremesinghe for supporting Pakistan with regard to the country’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

“You have played role of a true friend and a well wisher of Pakistan, and I thank you on behalf of the people of my country,” Prime Minister Sharif told the President Wickremesinghe.

He paid tributes to Sri Lanka for its role in promoting regional peace and development.Prime Minister Sharif also hoped that both Pakistan and Sri Lanka would come out of the economic crisis very soon.

President Wickremesinghe congratulated Prime Minister Sharif for reaching the staff level agreement with the IMF.

He also thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for expressing good wishes for his country.

President Wickremesinghe appreciated the struggle and efforts by Prime Minister Sharif during the difficult economic situation in Pakistan.

He had also stressed the IMF to help Pakistan saving from default as Sri Lanka had to face very tough situation after falling into default.