Pakistan High Commissioner visits Eastern Province

Pakistan High Commissioner Major General (R) Umar Farooq Burki HI (M), visited Eastern Province from 5 to 8 November.

He held various important meetings with political, military officials and social activists of the province and discussed issues related to mutual cooperation and social welfare.

During his visit to Pottuvil and Olluvil, the High Commissioner distributed furniture for the schools in that area. He also distributed ration bags to the needy and sports equipment to the desirous people. The event reflects Pakistan’s commitment for social welfare, friendship and support to the Sri Lankan community irrespective of religion, gender and ethnicity.

In yet another event, the High Commissioner distributed sewing machines amongst widows and deserving families of Kalmunai Kudy in order to enable them to earn a respectable livelihood. The High Commissioner thanked the people of Eastern Province for the overwhelming warmth that was shown during his visit.

He pointed out that Eastern Province is full of promising opportunities in terms of tourism, local small business, hoteling, sea surfing and much more. Pakistan and Sri Lanka can come together and learn from each other in so many sectors of mutual bilateral interest. Both the countries have huge potential in tourism, education, dairy products, investment and business as well as joint training ventures. The High Commissioner encouraged the local community, especially the women, to identify some areas where Pakistan and Sri Lanka can enter into joint partnerships for the uplift of the local communities in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

During his visit to the Eastern Province the High Commissioner also called on Commander South Eastern Naval Command at Panama and Eastern Naval Commander at Trincomalee. They discussed issues of mutual interest to further strengthen the defence and military relations between the two countries.

Eastern Province MP S.M.M. Muszhaaraff, and Rahmath Foundation President Abdul Rahuman Mansur facilitated the program of the High Commissioner and made necessary coordination for different events during the tour.