World leaders felicitate Shehbaz Sharif on the assumption of the Prime Minister’s office

World leaders continue to felicitate Shehbaz Sharif on the assumption of the Prime Minister’s office on Monday.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on Monday, March 4.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on a telephone call felicitated his newly elected counterpart Shehbaz Sharif on taking the oath of office.

Anwar Ibrahim also expressed good wishes for PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif upon which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked his Malaysian counterpart.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Malaysia have longstanding brotherly relations.

He expressed Pakistan’s desire to promote its trade and diplomatic relations with Malaysia.

As reported, PM Shehbaz Sharif has also invited the Malaysian prime minister to visit Pakistan.

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas has also congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on the assumption of office of the prime minister.

In his letter, the Palestinian President has expressed his best wishes for the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the nation.

In his message, Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas said that Palestine and Pakistan are bound by a historical and strong bond.

He added Pakistan has always raised its voice for the rights and justice of the Palestinian people.

Palestinian President also prayed for the development and prosperity of Pakistan.

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome also extended congratulations to newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

In his message posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the US Ambassador said his country looks forward to working closely with the new government and the people of Pakistan on mutual interests.

Earlier in the day, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, in a cable, felicitated Shehbaz Sharif on taking oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon also congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasising that through joint efforts, both countries would enhance and expand long-term bilateral partnership.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Pakistan’s new Prime Minister.

The Foreign Office on Monday informed that Prime Minister-elect Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a congratulatory telephone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.