Islamabad, November 3,2026: A 20-member Sri Lankan delegation comprising academics, Buddhist monks, religious leaders and media representatives visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting shared cultural heritage.
Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Tariq Wazeer, Director General Strategic Communications, briefed the delegation on Pakistan’s rich cultural and religious heritage, particularly its Gandhara Buddhist legacy, religious tourism opportunities and initiatives such as the Kartarpur Corridor.
Ambassador Khan highlighted the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and warmly welcomed Sri Lankan visitors to Pakistan.
Discussions focused on several potential areas of cooperation, including academic partnerships, enhanced connectivity, updated memoranda of understanding (MoUs), joint archaeological explorations and cultural exchanges.
Ambassador Khan also appreciated the contributions of Mr. Imran Shaukat of the Prime Minister’s Taskforce on Gandhara Cradle of Buddhism Strategy and the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan, both of whom attended the meeting.
The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Sri Lanka to strengthening people-to-people ties and promoting their common cultural and civilizational heritage.
