High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Umar Farooq Burki
HI (M), alongside Ms. Asmma Kamal, Trade & Investment Attache,
held a meeting with the newly elected President of FCCISL, Mr. Keerthi
Gunawardane and Board of Directors.
The High Commissioner congratulated Mr. Gunawardane on his new
appointment and reaffirmed his commitment to continue working
closely with FCCISL and member trade bodies to further strengthen
bilateral trade, joint ventures and economic cooperation between
Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
A detailed discussion was held on various impediments to bilateral trade
and formulating a strategy to overcome the same with joint efforts. Mr.
Gunawardane appreciated Sri Lanka’s longstanding association and
friendship with the business community of Pakistan and expressed the
desire to further strengthen bilateral economic relations in the near
future.
