The MoUs and agreements for cooperation in the fields of health, education, trade, science and technology, tourism, and gems and jewellery were signed during delegation-level talks between the two countries, Dawn online reported.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena warmly received Sharif and his wife Kulsoom Nawaz.
Sharif said his visit to Sri lanka “is a testimony to strong bonds of friendship between our two countries”.
He said Pakistan was keen to follow its goal of increasing bilateral trade volume with Sri Lanka to $1 billion. Both the countries will jointly work to curb money laundering, he said.
Sirisena for his part said political disturbances in Pakistan were being eliminated under Sharif’s leadership.
