ISLAMABAD: The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain Thursday said that Pakistan’s economy was on the rise and poised to become a regional economic power, Daily News, Colombo reported on Thursday.
The ambassador was addressing a function held in connection with Pakistan Day celebrations.
Sri Lankan Minister for Public Enterprises Development, Kabir Hashim was the chief guest on the occasion.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, manifestation of deepening bilateral relations between Pakistan and China will change the fate of the region in terms of socio-economic development. The mega project, once completed, he added, would usher in prosperity and progress not only in Pakistan but also in the whole region including Sri Lanka. Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain said each year, March 23, a yearning was reignited in the hearts of Pakistanis to nurture and uphold ideas and principles that enthused the Muslims of the Subcontinent to close their ranks in a remarkable act of unity becoming one entity to achieve their vision.—APP
