Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replied to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif’s letter. In the letter Modi wrote that he was hopeful that bilateral relations between Pakistan and India would further improve, adding that he and his government were keen to work with Prime Minister Sharif in an atmosphere free from confrontation and violence.
Modi wrote that it was an honour for him to have Nawaz Sharif attend his oath taking ceremony. “Your presence and that of other leaders from our region not only added a special sheen to the event but also a celebration of the strength of democracy in our region and a reflection of our collective hopes and shared destinies,” Modi wrote. The Indian prime minister also condemned the Karachi airport attack and expressed his sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.
Modi also thanked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for the Sari he sent for his mother. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had written to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi expressing satisfaction over his recent meeting and said he was looking forward to work with him in harmony to resolve all unsettled matters. -thenews
