Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has congratulated President-elect of the United States Donald J. Trump on his historic victory, saying Islamabad looks forward to working with him to advance US-Pakistan relationship.
“Your election is indeed the triumph of the American people and their enduring faith in the ideals of democracy, freedom, human rights and free enterprise.
“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,” the Prime Minister said, according to a statement released to the media.
The Pakistani leader noted 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.”
“Our deep seated conviction that a strong partnership between the two countries remains critical to promoting and sustaining peace, security and stability in the wider region, continue to underpin the resilience in Pak-US ties,” Sharif said.
Sharif also reaffirmed 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 realization of peace, security and prosperity in the region and beyond.”
