Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated new Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. In a letter to Mr Khan, Mr Modi expressed the belief that the smooth transition of Government in Pakistan will strengthen and cement people’s belief in democracy.
Our correspondent, quoting highly placed sources reports, the Prime Minister recalled the telephonic conversation with Mr Khan, in which they spoke of their shared vision to bring peace, security and prosperity in the Indian subcontinent, in order to make it free of terror and violence, and to focus on development.
The Prime Minister expressed India’s commitment to build good neighbourly relations between India and Pakistan and pursue meaningful and constructive engagement for the benefit of the people of the region.