"Congratulations, India Wants Terror-Free Region": PM To New Pak Counterpart
NDTV
While congratulating Shehbaz Sharif, PM Modi also sent a message that "India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror."
Prime Minister Narender Modi congratulated the newly elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today. Congratulations to H. E. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror, so that we can focus on our development challenges and ensure the well-being and prosperity of our people.
While congratulating Mr Sharif, PM Modi also sent a message that "India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror."
Shehbaz Sharif, President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former leader of Opposition, was elected the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan by the National Assembly after securing 174 votes.