The High Commissioner on behalf of the Government of Pakistan,
gifted Pakistan made rugby balls & sports kits to Sri Lanka Rugby at a
function graced by dignitaries from the Pakistan high commission and Sri Lanka
Rugby.
The High Commissioner of Pakistan, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Muhammad
Saad Khattak gifted the items to Mr. Lasitha Gunaratne, President of Sri Lanka
Rugby at the premises of Sri Lanka Rugby. Also attending the event was Mr.
Tanvir Ahmed (Deputy high commissioner), Ms. Assmma Kamal (Trade &
Investment Attaché), Mr. Intisar Ahmed (Press Attaché), and Ms. Ayesha Abu
Bakar Fahad (Second Secretary) for the Pakistan High commission in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Thusitha Pieris (Secretary Sri Lanka Rugby) and Mr. Rohan Gunarathne
(Managing Director, Sri Lanka Rugby) were present at the occasion. Several
media personal also attended the event.
Mr. Lasitha Gunarathne appreciated and thanked the Government
and people of Pakistan for this kind gesture. He stressed that Sri Lanka and
Pakistan have always maintained a good relationship, and Pakistan has always
supported Sri Lanka during difficult times. He further went on to say that Sri
Lanka rugby would always support Pakistan in whatever way possible to uplift
the game of Rugby in Pakistan through its expertise on trainers, educators and
coaches. Mr. Gunarathne also requested the High commissioner to help facilitate
Rugby as an event/sport in the next South Asian games (SAF) which will be
hosted by Pakistan.
The High Commissioner speaking at the event
emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two brotherly countries.
He further said that Pakistan is committed to provide continued support to Sri
Lanka in enhancing the younger generation’s nation building capacities with
better sports opportunities. Both countries value this broad-based relationship
due to its mutual benefits which will continue to strengthen in the years
ahead. He went on to say, this donation is small gesture to further build the
friendship between the two countries, and Pakistan will continue to support Sri
Lanka always in whatever way possible. And would look forward to attending
Rugby matches and tournaments whenever possible.
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