US congratulates Shehbaz Sharif, says looking forward to working with him

The United States has congratulated the new Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif and said it is looking forward to working with him

Pakistan's opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif smiles during a press conference, in Islamabad on March 30, 2022. Lawmakers appeared poised to push Prime Minister Imran Khan out of power in an upcoming no-confidence vote (AP/PTI Photo)
New Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulated by the US
Press Trust of India Washington
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 14 2022 | 8:24 AM IST

The United States has congratulated the new Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif and said it is looking forward to working with him.

Pakistan has been an important partner on wide-ranging mutual interests for nearly 75 years and we value our relationship, Secretary of State Tony Blinken said on Wednesday.

The United States congratulates newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and we look forward to continuing our long-standing cooperation with Pakistan's government, Blinken said in a statement.

The United States views a strong, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan as essential for the interests of both of our countries, he said days after Sharif took the oath of office and replaced Imran Khan as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.

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Topics :Shehbaz SharifUnited StatesPakistan

First Published: Apr 14 2022 | 6:48 AM IST

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