PR No.231 Call On The Special Assistant To The Prime Minister On Foreign Affairs By The President Of The Mahabodhi Society Of Sri Lanka Islamabad

The President of the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka, Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero, called on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi, today.

The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister welcomed the delegation to Pakistan and commended the important work being carried out by the Mahabodhi Society in areas, such as education and promotion of interfaith harmony.

The SAPM highlighted that Pakistan was proud to be a cradle of the Buddhist civilization and custodian of Buddhist historical sites at Taxila, Takht Bai, and Swat, which were an integral part of its rich cultural heritage. He stressed that the Government of Pakistan would continue to take all possible steps to facilitate the Buddhist pilgrims visiting holy sites in Pakistan. He underlined that the security situation and physical infrastructure in Pakistan had improved significantly in the recent months and expressed the hope that the religious pilgrims and tourists would continue to find Pakistan a safe and attractive destination.

The President of the Mahabodhi Society appreciated the efforts of the Government of Pakistan for the preservation of Buddhist historical sites in Pakistan, as well as for the cooperation being extended to the visiting Buddhist pilgrims.

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