President to visit Tajikistan for summit

President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to fly to Tajikistan today (13).

President Sirisena would participating as a dialogue partner in a summit meant to deal with issues faced by countries bordering China and Russia and is organised by the Shanghai Corporation of China.

Pakistan is also at the summit as an observer. In addition to China and Russia many countries in the region including India are participating in the summit.

A 50-member delegation will accompany President Sirisena on this visit.