Lanka-Pakistan defence agreement mooted

Pakistan has submitted the draft of a defence cooperation agreement with Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said today.

Addressing a selected group of journalists, Mr. Qureshi said the draft was handed over to Sri Lankan authorities for their consideration.

He said his country had stood by Sri Lanka in difficult and challenging times and he was glad Sri Lanka acknowledged it.

Mr. Qureshi also assured that Pakistan’s defence assistance, which included weapons and training, to Sri Lanka would continue.