The President and members of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Forum visited Mr. A. Christy Ruban, the Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Islamabad, on February 4, 2025, at the High Commission premises.
The delegation was led by Mr. Yasin Joiya, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka and President of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Forum. Other members included Mr. Ahmad Lone, Chairman of GBC and Senior Vice President of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Forum; Engineer Umar Mehmood, Secretary of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Forum; Mr. Shariq Kaleem, Convener of Public Relations, Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Forum; Mr. Sadiq Sabir, Convener of Tourism Promotion, Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Forum; and Mr. Zulqurnain Yasin, Secretary to the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Lahore.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade relations, boosting tourism, and facilitating upcoming business delegations from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. Discussions also centered on initiatives to enhance economic cooperation and explore new opportunities for investment and business partnerships between the two countries.
The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties and supporting collaborative ventures that will benefit both nations.
The Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka requested the delegation to visit Sri Lanka and encourage investment in sectors with high potential. He also expressed his gratitude to the delegation for their past contributions and their future plans of action.