Islamabad: A delegation of 20 Sri Lankan representatives, including academics, Buddhist monks, religious leaders, and media figures, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad to explore cultural and religious connections between the two nations. The visit focused on Pakistan’s Buddhist heritage and initiatives to enhance bilateral relations.

According to Radio Pakistan, the delegation received a briefing from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan and Director General Strategic Communications Tariq Wazeer. They discussed Pakistan’s rich cultural and religious heritage, with particular emphasis on its Gandhara Buddhist legacy and religious tourism opportunities, such as the Kartarpur Corridor.

The discussions also touched upon potential areas of cooperation, including academic partnerships, enhanced connectivity, updated Memorandums of Understanding, joint archaeological explorations, and cultural exchanges. Ambassador Khan expressed appreciation for contributions from the Prime Minister’s Taskforce Gandhara Cradle of Buddhism Strategy and the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan.

The visit aimed to reinforce efforts to strengthen people-to-people ties and promote the shared cultural and civilizational heritage between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.