Buddhist pilgrims appreciate preservation of historical sites in Pakistan
Sri Lanka’s Buddhist delegation calls on Tariq Fatemi

ISLAMABAD – President of Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka Ven Banagala Upatissa Thero called on Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi here on Friday at his officer.

The Sri Lankan guest along with his delegation appreciated efforts of the government of Pakistan for the preservation of Buddhist historical sites, as well as for the cooperation being extended to the visiting Buddhist pilgrims. Fatemi 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.

– Custodian of Buddhist civilization, historical sites –

The special assistant stated 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.

Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk

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