Summary Karzai also felicitated Nawaz Sharif on assumption of office of the Prime Minister.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed confidence that under Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif s leadership‚ Pakistan would build on its democratic achievements and further strengthen its existing partnership with the world body.
In a message of congratulations to the Pakistani leader on his assumption of the office of prime minister‚ the UN chief said he was confident that Nawaz Sharif would ensure women s empowerment‚ advancement of human rights‚ and progress towards the Millennium Development Goals.
The secretary-general praised Pakistan s active and constructive role at the United Nations‚ especially its contribution to in peacekeeping operations.
Ban said he was looking forward to working with the Prime Minister and welcomes Pakistan s support for regional cooperation‚ particularly as it contributes to supporting stability and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has felicitated Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on assumption of Office of the Prime Minister.
In his message‚ President Karzai expressed confidence that with mutual efforts and cooperation‚ both countries would be able to fight the menace of terrorism to ensure peace‚ education and economic growth in the two countries.
Afghan President also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Afghanistan.
