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There is commonality of views between Pakistan and Bangladesh on many international issues, especially those pertaining to Muslim Ummah.<br \/>\nMoS for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has been in Colombo on a two days official visit. She is visiting Sri Lanka to attend 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka as a guest of honour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Ali Sabry on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to the close and friendly relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 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