The Government of Pakistan through its High Commission in Colombo has presented 15 computers and printers to newly established Peacekeeping Training Center of Sri Lankan Army, the High Commission said in a press release.
High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat handed over the computers and printers to the Sri Lankan Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at a ceremony held at Army Headquarters on April 05, 2019.
On the occasion, the High Commissioner of Pakistan appreciated the role of Sri Lankan armed forces in the UN Peacekeeping operations.
He elaborated that relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are time-tested and based on mutual trust. He hoped that both countries will continue to make efforts for nurturing new vistas of cooperation in the years ahead.
Dr. Hashmat underscored that Pakistan has been the most significant and consistent contributor to the UN Peacekeeping around the world with the participation of over 150,000 troops since 1960. “Pakistani peacekeepers have left no stone unturned in the noble cause of helping humanity, building peace and bringing stability across the regions, under the banner of United Nations,” he added.
Sri Lankan Army Commander, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake expressed the gratitude over the assistance and said that it will help further improving the IT facilities at the Peacekeeping Training Center.
Courtesy: Colombo Page
