Sri Lanka would not have defeated terrorism without Pakistan's support:

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President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa Friday said his country would not have eliminated the scourge of terrorism without the help and support of Pakistan. Talking to a Pakistani Parliamentary delegation here at Temple Trees, he said Pakistan has proved to be a true friend of Sri Lanka and its government and people have deep affection for Pakistan. Talking to a delegation led by Dr Nafisa Shah, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and Chairperson of National Commission for Human Development, he said Pakistan extended unflinching support to Sri Lanka during the three decade internal conflict. There was a clear understanding between the two sides to further strengthen the bilateral relations and both sides vowed to work closely in the regional and global context. The 22-member Pakistani Parliamentary Delegation is currently visiting Sri Lanka to participate in the 58th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference from September 11-15. Other members of the delegation included the Speaker of Pakistan's Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan and Senator Muzaffar Hussain Shah. The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka Seema Ilahi Baloch also accompanied the Pakistani delegation. Dr Nafisa Shah conveyed the appreciation of government of Pakistan, its parliament and people for the hospitality extended. She also commended the arrangements for the 58th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in an impressive manner. She said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are historically bond in a relationship of trust, mutual respect and deep friendship.