Pakistani agent FM on Priyantha Kumar's family's financial security

Peiris has met with Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan in Colombo Tanvir Ahmad on Thursday (December 09) to discuss the matters related to financial security and compensation of the family of late Priyantha Kumara who was killed by a mob in Sialkot, Pakistan last week.

 

While highlighting the long-standing friendship and trust between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the minister expressed confidence that the Pakistan Government would take the required steps to ensure that justice would be served to Priyantha Kumara’s family.

 

Minister Peiris highlighted the fact that the Sri Lankan government is concerned about the future of the two children of the late Priyantha Kumara and the importance of receiving the payments on time.

 

Conveying his heartfelt apologies for the incident, the Acting High Commissioner assured that the Government of Pakistan has taken the necessary steps for a full investigation and ensuring compensation for the family.