This Article is From Jan 27, 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Pledges to Develop Friendly Ties with India

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Pledges to Develop Friendly Ties with India

File Photo: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday pledged to develop friendly relations with India on the basis of "sovereign equality, mutual respect and commonality of interests".

Greeting India on its 66th Republic Day, Mr Sharif, in a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We believe that our two Governments can work together towards the development of our countries, the well being of our peoples, and achieving our common goal of peaceful and prosperous South Asia."

"Pakistan remains committed to developing friendly relations with India on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect and commonality of interests," Mr Sharif said.

He said it is Pakistan's "sincere wish" to forge friendly and cooperative relations with India. Pakistan also wishes India progress and prosperity, he said.

"On behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I would like to convey our warm felicitations to you, your Government, and the people of India, on the happy occasion of India's 66th Republic Day," the Pakistan Prime Minister said in his message to PM Modi.

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