Islamabad, July 22, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening longstanding bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the two foreign ministers reviewed the close and friendly ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, economic connectivity, defence and people-to-people exchanges.
They expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in institutional engagements, growing economic and trade cooperation, and the successful visit of the Pakistan cricket team to Sri Lanka. Both leaders also underscored the importance of maintaining sustained high-level exchanges to further enhance bilateral relations.
The two ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and peace.
Both sides expressed hope that recent regional tensions would be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, contributing to lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
