President leaves for Pakistan

President Maithripala Sirisena left Sri Lanka for Pakistan this afternoon with a delegation of 20 members.

The President’s visit is planned for two days, during which he is expected to meet Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and be a Guest of Honor on the Pakistan Day parade.

A Memorandum of Understanding relating to youth development and the training of civil servants and diplomats will also be signed. (T.K.G. Kapila)