Manmohan Singh not to attend Nawaz’s oath-taking: Report

Indian PM says he will not be able to attend ceremony due to his official engagements.


Web Desk May 14, 2013
Manmohan Singh. PHOTO: AFP

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh turned down Nawaz Sharif’s invitation to his oath-taking ceremony as the new premier of Pakistan, Indian media reported on Tuesday.

According to Indian TV channel Times Now, Singh told Nawaz that he would not be able to attend the ceremony due to his official engagements.

On Sunday, as soon as unofficial results of the elections declared Nawaz a winner, the Indian premier called him to congratulate and extended invitation to visit India. On Monday, Nawaz also invited Singh to Pakistan and said that it would be a great pleasure for him and for Pakistan if Singh attends his oath-taking ceremony.

India is hoping Nawaz’s return to power in Pakistan will herald an upturn in ties between the nuclear rivals as long as he can keep the generals who ousted him last time at bay, analysts say.

COMMENTS (51)

humayun | 10 years ago | Reply

pakistan and india must live together in harmony and peace,whatever happens.

humayun | 10 years ago | Reply

pakistan, india and china should resolve their issues peacefully.must act responsbily for half of world population, living in this region.

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