On the occasion of the National Day of Pakistan, it is with great pleasure that I am conveying a message of love, peace, greetings and best wishes from the Government and the people of Pakistan. It is today that the idea of Pakistan was formalized as a political goal for the Muslims of South Asia in their struggle for obtaining an independent homeland for themselves. The modern day Pakistan and Sri Lanka relations date back to the formative years of our two countries. The foundation of this strong friendship was laid in 1948 when the former Prime Minister of the then Ceylon Honourable D.S. Sen…
