Omar Abdullah (PTI File Pic)
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said he was glad that Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif has accepted the invitation to attend
Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony as Prime Minister and hoped that this would mark a new beginning in Indo-Pak relations. (
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"Very glad to hear Pak PM has accepted invite, shows that he can prevail over forces inimical to good relations with India (sic)," Mr Abdullah wrote Twitter.
Mr Abdullah also said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir will be closely watching the developments.
"I hope that this will mark a new beginning in ties between our two countries. The people of J&K will be watching closely," he said.
The Chief Minister also opined that the Modi-Sharif handshake will overshadow the presence of other foreign dignitaries who will attend the ceremony on Monday.
"Can't help feel sorry for others taking oath or attending because the only photo op that will matter now will be the Modi-Sharif handshake," he said.
A spokesperson of the Pakistan Prime Minister Office and Foreign Ministry today confirmed that Sharif will travel to Delhi to attend Modi's oath taking ceremony on Monday.