High Commissioner (HC) of Pakistan Maj. Gen. (R) Faheem Ul Aziz HI (M) visited Mannar on June 24, 2024, to attend the event organised by Muslim Hands Sri Lanka. During his visit, the HC interacted with the local farmers of the area. The HC said that the productive agriculture sector may help the local communities to become self-reliant. He appreciated the Muslim hands’ upcoming project to facilitate Sri Lankan people by providing fencing, drip irrigation system, seeds and quality fertilizers to needy families, who are holding piece of land, is highly productive and encouraging at the same time.
The HC said that Pakistan is an agrarian economy and it has lots to offer when it comes to the agriculture sector. Pakistan has also extremely talented pool of agricultural experts and professionals in the field of agriculture. The HC also distributed bags of rations among needy farmers and their families.
Later the HC also called on Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, Commander North Central Naval Area, and visited the Adam’s Bridge. The HC also interacted with other relevant defence and government officers during his visit to the northern part of the Island.
