Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned new British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday and congratulated her on assuming the office of prime minister of United Kingdom. He also expressed good wishes for the new British PM.
The chief minister said that unopposed election of Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party demonstrates the strong confidence of her party in her leadership. Shehbaz Sharif expressed the hope that under the leadership and vision of Theresa May, Britain will become stronger and continue to play an increasingly important role in global affairs.
Recalling his visit to UK in December 2015, Shehbaz Sharif said that he had a productive meeting with her, adding that the government and people of Pakistan greatly value her long association with Pakistan. He said that UK is a close friend and trusted partner of Pakistan and the bilateral relations between the two countries are based on sound footing and rooted in shared history and strong linkages.
The chief minister said that Punjab government is working closely with UK in the fields of education, health and counter-terrorism and he is confident that this cooperation will further expand under the leadership of the new British prime minister. He also expressed the hope that under the stewardship of Mrs. Theresa May, the ties between UK and Pakistan will continue to advance and grow stronger to the mutual advantage of both the countries.
Shehbaz Sharif also invited the new British Prime Minister on behalf of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan.
