Islamabad, World leaders have extended their congratulations to Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, expressing their wishes for the country’s prosperity and development. From the United Nations to nations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, the chorus of felicitations underscores the international community’s interest in Pakistan’s political continuity and stability.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, notable messages included one from the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, conveyed by spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, affirming the UN’s anticipation of continued collaboration with Pakistan. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning also shared their good wishes, highlighting the friendly relations and mutual aspirations for Pakistan’s national development under Prime Minister Sharif’s leadership.
In a gesture of goodwill, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate Sharif, while Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan personally conveyed their best wishes for Sharif’s success and the bilateral relations between their countries and Pakistan.
Messages from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the desire to strengthen ties and collaboration with Pakistan in various fields including political, economic, and cultural domains.
The United States, through Ambassador Donald Blome, expressed anticipation for continued cooperation with Pakistan on shared interests, highlighting the global perspective on Pakistan’s role in regional and international affairs.
Prime Minister Sharif’s reception of these messages highlights Pakistan’s strategic importance and the broad spectrum of its diplomatic relations. The international community’s engagement reflects a collective interest in Pakistan’s stability and prosperity, signaling an auspicious start to Sharif’s tenure as Prime Minister.