PM Nawaz Sharif felicitates President-elect of USA Donald Trump on his historic victory

Lahore : Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday congratulated President-elect of the United States of America Donald J.Trump on his historic victory in the 2016 US 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 United States, our most sincere felicitations on your election as the 45th
President of the United States,” Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said.

“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 expressed.

The Prime Minister said 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.

He said, “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.”

“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 realization of peace, security and prosperity in the region and beyond,” the Prime
Minister said.