Sri Lankan president due today

Published February 7, 2005

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6: Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga will arrive here on Monday on a three-day official visit. She will also call on President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.

"Kumaratunga will discuss regional and international situation with the Pakistani leadership," officials said.

Major focus of her talks with the Pakistani leadership will be on strengthening of bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on economics and commerce.

"She will also discuss the situation arising out of the postponement of SAARC Summit in Dhaka," the officials added.- APP

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