PM Shehbaz felicitates Starmer on Labour's landslide victory in UK

Looking forward to working closely with the new UK government, says premier

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday extended his congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on the Labour Party’s resounding victory in the United Kingdom's general elections.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the prime minister expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the newly elected UK government.

"Looking forward to working closely with the new UK government, under Sir Starmer’s wise and able leadership, to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-UK partnership," Shehbaz Sharif stated.

The Labour Party's triumph marks a significant shift in the UK’s political landscape, with Starmer’s leadership expected to bring new dynamics to the country's domestic and foreign policies.

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Sharif's message underscores the importance of the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and the UK, highlighting a mutual interest in enhancing cooperation across various sectors.

Earlier today, President Asif Ali Zardari also congratulated Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on his victory in the parliamentary election in the United Kingdom.

The president wrote on his X timeline that Pakistan looked forward to working with the new UK government to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

President Zardari expressed the hope that Starmer would play his role in addressing the shared challenges faced by the world.