Pakistan’s naval ship Zulfiquar arrives in Sri Lanka with relief goods

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In a bid to help its Sri Lankan neighbours, the naval ship PNS Zulfiquar dispatched by the Government of Pakistan arrived with relief goods at the Colombo Port yesterday.

The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra handed over the relief goods to the Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake at the Colombo Port.

The Foreign Minister expressed his gratitude to the people and Government of Pakistan for providing this timely and valued assistance. The Minister emphasised that Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy excellent relations. It has been a tradition that both nations come to assist each other in times of adversity.

At the occasion, Dr. Sarfraz Sipra said that the people and the Government of Pakistan would leave no stone unturned to further help the people and the Government of Sri Lanka in this time of need.

Zulfiquar has brought in dry rations, medicines, de-flooding pumps and other relief items. Additionally, the ship has the capability to provide search and rescue facilities through its helicopter, rescue boats, medical team and expert divers.

Sri Lanka is facing severe floods which have devastated many parts of the country.