High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Dr Shahid Ahmad Hashmat has underlined the importance of strengthening the SAARC mechanism. He was talking to Director of SAARC Cultural Centre Sri Lanka D K R Ekanayake in Colombo.
The High Commissioner assured Pakistan’s support to the endeavours of the SCC for promotion of regional unity through cultural integration. He lauded the Centre’s efforts for preservation, conservation and protection of South Asia’s cultural heritage within the framework of the SAARC Agenda for Culture.
Ms Ekanayake said that the Centre will continue to promote cultural activities within the region through innovative concepts keeping in view the values of SAARC region.