ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif congratulated President-elect of US Donald Trump on his victory in the 2016 US Presidential elections.
In a message to Donald Trump Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Trump’s election is 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 Pakistan, I wish to extend to your and the people of US, our most sincere felicitations on your election as the 45th president of the US” he said.
He said that 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.
He said that over the post seven decades, Pakistan and US have enjoyed a strategic partnership, rooted in the shared ideals of freedom, democracy, mutual respect and commonality of interests. Our deep seated conviction that a strong partnership between the two countries critical to promoting and sustaining peace, security and stability in the wider region, continue to underpin the resilience in Pak-US ties.
“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” PM said.
He also wishes him the best of success, president-elect, as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of the high office and to assure you of our full support and cooperation. He also convened his sincere prayers for his and his family’s health and happiness and prosperity of the people of the United States.
