COLOMBO: The High Commission of Pakistan hosted a farewell party in honour of the outgoing High Commissioner Maj Gen (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain at Hilton
Hotel, Colombo on Sunday.
While addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner said th
at it has been an honour and privilege to represent the Government of Pakistan in this Beautiful Island.
“I have loved every minute of my work here and I am leaving with the hope that our strong relationship will achieve new heights in future. I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to the amazing people of
Sri Lanka for their love, care, hospitality and support,” the HC said.
The event was attended by a large number of people from different walks of life including Government Ministers, Parliamentarians, Diplomats, Government functionaries, members of
Sri Lanka-Pakist
an Friendship, Trade and Investment Association, members of
Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Council, Pakistani community based in
Sri Lanka and officials of the High Commission.