Zardari, Rajapakse agree on ‘engagement’

Zardari in a one-on-one meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart held extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues. — File Photo

COLOMBO: Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Sunday agreed on expanding its relationship from defence cooperation to an “overall comprehensive engagement” involving trade, communications and culture.

President Zardari in a one-on-one meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapakse at the Presidential Secretariat overlooking the Indian ocean, held extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues.