ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday felicitated Narendra Modi as he took oath of the office of the Prime Minister of India.

“Felicitations to Narendra Modi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.

Modi was sworn in as Indian PM on Sunday for a third term after the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won the general election with 293 seats – a much lower margin than predicted, contrary to the 234 seats won by now resurged opposition.

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Earlier,  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of multilateralism and international law for international peace, security and development.

Addressing Pakistan-China Friendship and Business event, he appreciated China’s approach of cooperation and dialogue, particularly with the countries of the developing world, through a journey of common understanding and shared prosperity.

The Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which is based on mutual respect, strategic trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.