Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday called for further enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in various fields and stressed to work jointly for achieving regional peace and stability. Talking to Commander of the Sri Lankan Army Lieutenant General A W J De Silva, who called on him here at the PM House, the prime minister called for further strengthening defense related cooperation between the two countries, a statement from the PM House said.

The Sri Lankan general thanked the prime minister for the warm welcome extended to him during his visit to Pakistan. Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif and National Security Advisor Lieutenant General retd Nasser Khan Janjua were also present during the meeting.

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