Pakistan, India should move forward to resolve unsettled matters, Nawaz tells Modi
In a letter to Modi, Nawaz expresses satisfaction regarding his meeting with Indian PM during his visit to India.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (L) and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi (R). PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, has said the two countries should move forward to resolve all unsettled matters, Express News reported on Wednesday.
"I look forward to working with you in harmony on all unsettled matters for the benefit of both nations," Nawaz wrote in the one-page letter.
The letter was sent last week to India's foreign ministry through the Pakistan High Commission, and published in India media on Wednesday.
In his letter, Nawaz said that "with our efforts, we can lay a foundation for a brighter future."
On May 26, Nawaz went to New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Indian premier. Nawaz was among a clutch of regional leaders who attended Modi’s inauguration. It was the first time in the history of India that a Pakistani prime minister was invited to the oath-taking ceremony of an Indian premier. Nawaz had termed the meeting with his Indian counterpart good and constructive.
Thanking Modi for his hospitality during the oath-taking ceremony, Nawaz said he was satisfied with the discussion he had with Indian premier on issues of mutual interest.
"I must say that I have returned much satisfied with our meaningful exchange of thoughts on matters of bilateral and regional interest."
The Pakistani prime minister further stated in his letter that the two countries need to resolve their issues for the benefit of their citizens, further stating that millions of people have high expectations from the two prime ministers.
"It is the millions living in poverty in both countries who deserve our foremost attention," Nawaz also said in the letter.
"I firmly believe that in our concerted efforts lies the welfare and prosperity of our two nations."
Modi and Nawaz are expected to meet again in September on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York in September.
A scanned copy of the letter written by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, has said the two countries should move forward to resolve all unsettled matters, Express News reported on Wednesday.
"I look forward to working with you in harmony on all unsettled matters for the benefit of both nations," Nawaz wrote in the one-page letter.
The letter was sent last week to India's foreign ministry through the Pakistan High Commission, and published in India media on Wednesday.
In his letter, Nawaz said that "with our efforts, we can lay a foundation for a brighter future."
On May 26, Nawaz went to New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Indian premier. Nawaz was among a clutch of regional leaders who attended Modi’s inauguration. It was the first time in the history of India that a Pakistani prime minister was invited to the oath-taking ceremony of an Indian premier. Nawaz had termed the meeting with his Indian counterpart good and constructive.
Thanking Modi for his hospitality during the oath-taking ceremony, Nawaz said he was satisfied with the discussion he had with Indian premier on issues of mutual interest.
"I must say that I have returned much satisfied with our meaningful exchange of thoughts on matters of bilateral and regional interest."
The Pakistani prime minister further stated in his letter that the two countries need to resolve their issues for the benefit of their citizens, further stating that millions of people have high expectations from the two prime ministers.
"It is the millions living in poverty in both countries who deserve our foremost attention," Nawaz also said in the letter.
"I firmly believe that in our concerted efforts lies the welfare and prosperity of our two nations."
Modi and Nawaz are expected to meet again in September on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York in September.
A scanned copy of the letter written by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.