Several world leaders and countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, Turkey, the United States, the UK, Malaysia and others congratulated Shehbaz on his election as the prime minister and expressed willingness to work with his government.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joined the world leaders to felicitate the new Pakistani prime minister. The de facto Saudi ruler, in a cable message, wished Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif success, and the people of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.
In a tweet, PM Modi expressed his well wishes, saying, “Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.” This gesture marks an interesting diplomatic moment amid the political dynamics between India and Pakistan.
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon also congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasising that through joint efforts, both countries would enhance and expand long-term bilateral partnership.
Turkish President Recep Tayab Erdogan, with whom the Sharif family has a long-standing relationship, was the first world leader to telephone Shehbaz over his election victory. And on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim telephoned and felicitated his newly elected counterpart.
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas sent a message of congratulations to Shehbaz on the assumption of office of the prime minister. In his letter, the Palestinian president expressed his best wishes for the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the nation.
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