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Sri Lankan delegation to visit Pakistan for talks with civil service

14 Jan, 2019

A 12-member delegation of Sri Lankan Government officers is visiting Pakistan from January 14 to 21, 2019, organized by the High Commission of Pakistan, Colombo in collaboration with Pakistan?s prestigious National School of Public Policy, the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said today.

The delegation members paid a courtesy call on High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat at High Commission?s premises.

The High Commissioner said that this visit will provide a great opportunity to Sri Lankan officers to gain comprehensive knowledge about Pakistan?s Civil Services structure and policy formulation process.

He underscored that such visits will not only enhance people-to-people contact but would also amplify the eminence of the civil services in the two countries.

The delegation members, apart from visiting the Government institutions in Pakistan, will also visit Lahore and Taxila Museums, different educational institutions and Wahgah Border to observe the flag hoisting ceremony.

The delegation will also meet high ranking government dignitaries during their stay at Pakistan. (Colombo Gazette)

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