Pakistan PM congratulates Sri Lanka on National Day

Pakistan's Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne on the National Independence Day falling on February 04. "On behalf of 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," Gilani said in his message. "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," the Premier noted. "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."