ISLAMABAD: At least 43 Pakistani prisoners will be repatriated from Sri Lanka, announced Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday after securing an agreement with the Sri Lankan government.
The announcement came following a meeting between Naqvi, Sri Lankan High Commissioner Admiral (retd) Ravindra Chandra Srivijay Gunaratne alongside Interior Secretary Khurram Ali Agha, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Chairman Lt General Muhammad Munir, and other officials.
Naqvi stated that the interior ministry closely collaborated with Sri Lankan authorities over the past month to facilitate the return of the incarcerated individuals. He maintained that both nations have agreed to expedite the repatriation process.
Describing the agreement as a “positive outcome” of diplomatic efforts, he added that the arrangements for the return of Pakistani prisoners would be concluded within a few days.
Expressing gratitude for Sri Lanka’s cooperation, the interior minister highlighted how ties between the two nations have continuously strengthened over seven decades. –Agencies
