Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday congratulated his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on taking oath as the India’s premier.
Taking to his personal account on X, formerly Twitter, PM Shehbaz wrote: “Felicitations to @narendramodi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India.”
The Pakistani premier’s felicitation for his Indian counterpart came a day after he took oath as prime minister for the third consecutive time and retaining the coveted position.
Modi was sworn in as premier on Sunday for a record-equalling third term but this time his Bharatiya Janata Party is not in a strong position, which will test his ability to ensure policy certainty in the world’s most populous nation.
In response to PM Shehbaz’s post, Modi thanked the 72-year-old saying: “Thankyou [Shehbaz Sharif] for your good wishes.”
The 73-year-old also responded to the felicitation by former premier Nawaz Sharif. Modi stated on his post on X: “Appreciate your message [Nawaz Sharif]. The people of India have always stood for peace, security and progressive ideas. Advancing the well-being and security of our people shall always remain our priority.”
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Modi at a grand ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president’s palace in New Delhi, attended by thousands of dignitaries, including the leaders of seven regional countries, Bollywood stars and industrialists.
