Pakistan Foreign Minister calls SL Foreign Minister to Discuss the Regional Situation

[Godman]

Pakistan FM phones SL counterpart to discuss regional situation


24 February 2019 10:14 am - 1 - 487

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Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday spoke with his Sri Lankan counterpart Tilak Marapana and discussed the security situation in the region.

During the conversation, Qureshi said that Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with Sri Lanka, which was an important neighbor and friend, said a Foreign Office statement.

He said that Pakistan was a responsible country which desired peace and stability in the region. Peace was a precursor for socioeconomic benefits and prosperity, he remarked.

He also informed the Sri Lankan foreign minister that in his letter to the President of UNSC, he had underscored the importance of maintaining a peaceful South Asia.

In his response, the Sri Lankan foreign minister said that his country staunchly supported peace in the region and Sri Lanka reiterated that maintaining stability in South Asia should be a priority for all countries.

http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_...part-to-discuss-regional-situation/108-162831

 

[SSGcommandoPAK]

Hi !
offtopic but
My question is that Srilankan air force was looking for a new multirole aircraft,any update on that ?
any chance of Thunder/Tejas ?

 

[Godman]

Hi !
offtopic but
My question is that Srilankan air force was looking for a new multirole aircraft,any update on that ?
any chance of Thunder/Tejas ?

The govt seem to be looking at Russian helos at the moment for Peacekeeping activities so change in priorities.
http://www.aviationvoice.lk/sri-lanka-purchase-mi-17-helicopters-russia-un-missions-ambassador/

The SLAF is still probably looking for new aircraft though

 

[Rusty]

One of my most favoite countires I have ever visisted.
And boy do they love Pakistanis out there

 

[samv]

Hi !
offtopic but
My question is that Srilankan air force was looking for a new multirole aircraft,any update on that ?
any chance of Thunder/Tejas ?

The current Sri Lankan "government" (if you can call it that) is a fucking joke. The country is in absolute shambles and corruption is rampant. Just give them a big enough bribe and an opportunity to lick US/European boots and they will do anything.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

Hi !
offtopic but
My question is that Srilankan air force was looking for a new multirole aircraft,any update on that ?
any chance of Thunder/Tejas ?

most propbably non e of tejas and JF-17 due to political reasons. Can't angry any neighbors.