ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2016 US presidential elections.
In a message, Prime Minister Nawaz said that Trump’s election was a triumph of the American people and their enduring faith in the ideals of democracy, freedom, human rights, and free enterprise. “It is my great privilege and pleasure to congratulate you on your historic victory in the 2016 presidential elections. On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I wish to extend to you and the people of the US, our most sincere felicitations on your election as the 45th US president,” he said.
“Most importantly, your momentous success is a testimony to the confidence that the people of the United States have reposed in your leadership, vision and commitment to serve your great country. Over the past seven decades, Pakistan and the United States have enjoyed a strategic partnership, rooted in the shared ideals of freedom, democracy, mutual respect and commonality of interests. It is our deep-seated conviction that a strong partnership between the two countries is critical to promoting and sustaining peace, security and stability in the wider region,” the PM said.
“I wish to re-affirm my government’s commitment to further strengthening and deepening of our relations, in a manner truly reflective of the aspirations of our two nations. I am looking forward to closely working with you, to bring our two countries closer and making our partnership an important vehicle for the realisation of peace, security and prosperity in the region and beyond. I would also like to avail myself of this opportunity to extend to you a most cordial invitation to visit Pakistan, at your earliest convenience,” the PM said.
The PM also wished him the best of success in taking up the responsibilities and challenges of the office.
