Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Gratitude to Modi for Congratulations

Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Gratitude to Modi for Congratulations

Asif Iqbal | March 7, 2024 | 08:44 PM IST | Asia, Pakistan News, Politics, World | Follow on Google News

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Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Gratitude to Modi for Congratulations

Pakistan’s recently re-elected Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, expressed his gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending felicitations on his re-election. The 72-year-old Sharif took the oath of office on Monday for the second time, amid the backdrop of a financially strained country and allegations of vote rigging in the recent elections.

Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Gratitude to Modi:Modi’s Congratulations Acknowledged by Sharif

In a tweet, Shehbaz Sharif publicly thanked Narendra Modi for the congratulations, creating a moment of diplomatic acknowledgment between the leaders. Prime Minister Modi, on Tuesday, congratulated Sharif for assuming office as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan.

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Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Gratitude to Modi:Sharif’s Pledge for Equitable International Relations

During his victory speech in the National Assembly, Sharif pledged that his government would not let Pakistan become entangled in a “great game” and emphasized maintaining cordial relations with neighbors based on the principles of equality. He stated, “We will keep ties with neighbors on the basis of equality.”

Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Gratitude to Modi:Kashmir Issue Resurfaces in Sharif’s Speech

While expressing a commitment to equal relations, Sharif revisited the sensitive Kashmir issue, drawing parallels with Palestine. This move hinted at the enduring complexities in the relationship between India and Pakistan.

Tensions between the two countries escalated after a terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force base in 2016, and relations further soured following India’s airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Pakistan in 2019. The situation worsened after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special powers in August 2019, leading to strained diplomatic ties.

India consistently asserts that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and desires normal neighborly relations with Pakistan, free from terror, hostility, and violence. The evolving dynamics between India and Pakistan will undoubtedly impact regional stability.

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