The following is a message sent for Independence Day from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani:
 
“On behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, it is with immense pleasure that I extend heartiest and warmest greetings to Your Excellency, the government and the people of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the auspicious occasion of 64th National Day of the country. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have enjoyed close, cordial and cooperative relations in all fields since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The bilateral cooperation has witnessed a significant progress and diversification. I am confident that our bilateral relations will be further strengthened and consolidated to the mutual benefit of our two countries in the years ahead under your leadership.”