Pakistan’s naval ship arrives with relief goods

In a bid to help its Sri Lankan public who have been affected due to heavy floods, the Naval Ship PNS ZULFIQUAR dispatched by Pakistan government has arrived with relief goods at Colombo Port today, Pakistan High Commission said.

Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra handed over the relief goods to the Minister for Foreign Affairs  Ravi Karunanayake at the Colombo Port. 

Foreign Minister expressed  his gratitude to the people and Government of Pakistan for providing timely and valued assistance. He emphasized that Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy excellent relations. It has been a tradition that both nations come to assist each other in times of adversity.             
                                           
On the Occasion , Dr. Sarfraz Sipra said that the people and the Government of Pakistan will leave no stone unturned to further help the people and the Government of Sri Lanka in this time of need.

Pakistan Naval Ship ZULFIQUAR has brought in dry rations, medicines, de-flooding pumps  and other relief items. Additionally, the Ship has the capability to provide search and rescue facilities through its helicopter, rescue boats, medical team and expert divers.