Sri Lanka President hosts state banquet in honour of Pakistani President

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today hosted a state banquet in honour of the visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and his entourage
.President Rajapaksa warmly welcomed his Pakistani counterpart on his arrival at the President's House.
A special cultural show was staged in parallel to the Banquet for entertainment.


President introduced his sons, parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and Navy sub lieutenant Yoshitha Rajapaksa to the visiting President.
Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne, ministers and parliamentarians were also present at the occasion.
(Photos by Sudath Silva)