{"id":508851,"date":"2025-10-16T01:34:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=508851"},"modified":"2025-10-16T01:34:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:34:01","slug":"desires-for-expanding-economic-opportunities-between-pakistan-and-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/desires-for-expanding-economic-opportunities-between-pakistan-and-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Desires for expanding economic opportunities between Pakistan and Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visit of Sri Lankan envoy at RCCI<br \/>\n Karachi<br \/>\nH.E. Rear Admiral (Retd.) Fred Senevirathne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and had a meeting with the business community and members of RCCI. He was accompanied by Mr. Christy Ruban, Deputy Head of Mission.<br \/>\nIn his welcome remarks, RCCI President Usman Shaukat gave a short summary of RCCI activities and added that Pakistan and Sri Lanka have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations since 1948. Both countries are active members of SAARC and the Commonwealth of Nations, yet the full potential of their trade partnership remains largely untapped. \u201cTourism and pharmaceuticals are key sectors for cooperation,\u201d he noted.<br \/>\nThe meeting was attended by RCCI Vice President Fahad Barlas, members of the Executive Committee, and a large number of RCCI members.<br \/>\nRear Admiral (Retd.) Senevirathne in his address highlighted the country\u2019s improving economic indicators, the envoy noted that foreign exchange reserves, the national currency, and tourism have all stabilized. \u201cKey ports including Colombo, Hambantota, Galle, and Trincomalee are among the busiest in the region. Sri Lanka also boasts a skilled workforce and is well-connected globally through robust international transportation networks,\u201d he added. The High Commissioner also delivered a detailed presentation on Sri Lanka\u2019s economy, key reforms, growth indicators, and priority sectors where enhanced bilateral collaboration could bring mutual benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit of Sri Lankan envoy at RCCI Karachi H.E. Rear Admiral (Retd.) Fred Senevirathne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and had a meeting with the business community and members of RCCI. He was accompanied by Mr. Christy Ruban, Deputy Head of Mission. 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