British PM Boris Johnson congratulates PM Shehbaz Sharif on his election

ISLAMABAD, April 28 (SABAH): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his election.

According to a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, in his letter (dated 26 April), Prime Minister Johnson has noted that the UK and Pakistan enjoyed deep ties supported by strong people-to-people links. He also recalled their meeting in 2016 during his visit to Pakistan and the discussions held on a number of shared interests including girls’ education, health, economics and trade relations.

PM Johnson looked forward to continue working together including in addressing global challenges. He conveyed best wishes to PM Shehbaz Sharif and the people of Pakistan on the 75th anniversary, and hoped to meet the Prime Minister in person soon.