Modi greets Imran Khan on poll victory
Prime Minister also reiterated the Tehreek-e-Insaf's vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Imran Khan,
leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), that emerged as the largest
political party of Pakistan after the general election of July 25.
“Prime Minister spoke to Mr Imran Khan, Chairperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party and congratulated him for his party emerging as the largest political party in the National Assembly of Pakistan in the recently conducted general elections,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the victorious leader of PTI.
Mr. Modi’s comment came a day after India welcomed the democratic
process of Pakistan and conveyed desire for a prosperous and progressive
Pakistan that would crack down on terrorism.
“Prime Minister expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan. Prime Minister also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood,” Monday’s statement from MEA said.
PTI adds:
“The solution to conflicts should be found through dialogue,” Khan was quoted as saying in the statement.
Mr. Khan, during his conversation with Modi, also suggested that the governments of Pakistan and India “should devise a joint strategy to free their people from the trap of poverty“.
He also said that “war and bloodshed instead of resolving conflicts give birth to tragedies“.
According to media reports, Mr. Khan had said he will take oath as the Prime Minister on August 11.
“Prime Minister spoke to Mr Imran Khan, Chairperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party and congratulated him for his party emerging as the largest political party in the National Assembly of Pakistan in the recently conducted general elections,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the victorious leader of PTI.
“Prime Minister expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan. Prime Minister also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood,” Monday’s statement from MEA said.
PTI adds:
Khan thanks Modi
Meanwhile, in Islamabad, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party said in a statement that Imran Khan thanked Prime Minister Modi for his good wishes.“The solution to conflicts should be found through dialogue,” Khan was quoted as saying in the statement.
Mr. Khan, during his conversation with Modi, also suggested that the governments of Pakistan and India “should devise a joint strategy to free their people from the trap of poverty“.
He also said that “war and bloodshed instead of resolving conflicts give birth to tragedies“.
According to media reports, Mr. Khan had said he will take oath as the Prime Minister on August 11.
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