Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila today.

They reaffirmed the close and friendly relations between their two countries and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, economic connectivity, defence, and people-to-people exchanges.

They appreciated the positive momentum in institutional engagements, growing economic and trade cooperation, and the successful visit of the Pakistan cricket team to Sri Lanka.

Both sides also agreed on the importance of sustained high-level exchanges in further strengthening bilateral ties.

Exchanging views on regional and international issues, the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan's constructive role in promoting dialogue and peace.

Both sides expressed hope that recent regional tensions would be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, contributing to lasting peace and stability in the region.