Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called French President Emmanuel Jean Michael Frederic Macron on phone and congratulated him on his election as the president of the French Republic.
The prime minister, on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, extended sincere felicitations to Emmanuel Macron on his historic win in the elections.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the friendly ties between the two countries and expressed confidence that the bilateral relations between the two nations would continue to flourish under the vibrant leadership of Macron.
The prime minister also invited the French President to visit Pakistan.
The prime minister also condoled with the French president over the recent terrorist attacks and assured that Pakistan stands together with France and Europe in eliminating the menace of the terrorism.
Macron appreciated PM Nawaz’s call and also lauded the government of Pakistan for its ratification of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.