BY: ANI Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD—President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The President expressed confidence that under Prime Minister Burnham’s leadership, Pakistan and the United Kingdom would further strengthen their longstanding bilateral partnership and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. He noted that since late February, the world, particularly the Gulf region, has witnessed a period of instability, and Pakistan, with the support of many brotherly countries, has played a constructive role in promoting peace.
He expressed the hope that the United Kingdom, under Prime Minister Burnham’s leadership, would also contribute to ending the current hostilities and support a return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
The President wished Prime Minister Burnham success in his new role and said he looked forward to working closely with him to further deepen the enduring ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
