ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif telephoned Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi leader on Friday and congratulated him over his and his party's victory in the Indian general elections.
Official sources told Dawn.com that during the conversation, the Pakistan prime minister also greeted the Indian people over what he call the successful culmination of the polls.
This was the first-ever contact between PM Sharif and Modi, the soon-to-be Indian prime minister.
“Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also wished that BJP’s victory would promote peace and stability to the region,” Advisor to the PM, Sartaj Aziz said.
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Hammad
May 16, 2014 05:53pm
I hope this victory brings more peace and better trade in the region.
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sharabi
May 16, 2014 05:54pm
"we will follow ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE and hopefully outcome will be very good for both countries only if there is not 26/11 type incident"----- Narendra Modi
MAY 2014 Interview with various Reporters
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PUNJABI
May 16, 2014 06:27pm
India and Pakistan have now two choices ................either keep fighting and end up like middle eastern countries or work as two strong neighbors like USA-Canada or European Union....and rule the world.....history will not spare any one.
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Mohammad A. Wahab
May 16, 2014 07:25pm
The two countries should come out of the orthodox mindset and should work together for the betterment of their people. Enough is enough. Hunger and poverty cross limit on both sides of the border while both spend crazily on defence. We need to learn from the world that how they have buried hatchets. And its quite possible. We have seen more than 60 years antagonism has lead no one anywhere. Has India benefited or Pakistan? None. If one is afflicted with a problem, sooner or later, same or similar problem knocks at the door of the other. So whats the fun n whats the benefit of igniting fire on either side. It serves none and fires back. So please learn from history of the world and put all your resources together for betterment of the people you have been elected for.
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Huma
May 16, 2014 08:21pm
Why is he inviting this mass murderer of Muslims? His role in the Gujarat genocide is recognized by the whole world. Modi also uses abusive language against Pakistan. A better strategy would have been to adopt a wait and see approach and demand that Modi act like a responsible statesman on media. Our simpleton PM who doubles as FM knows nothing about conducting foreign affairs. He thinks all the worlds problems can be solved on a plate of haleem and pawei at Raiwind.
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Om Gandhi
May 16, 2014 09:44pm
I agree with Punjabi's comments whole- heartedly. The real need for both Pakistan and India who share so much common history is to stop wasting money on armaments and war machines and use the resources to educate their peoples so that they can be better citizens.
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jr
May 16, 2014 11:12pm
US and Canada used to be like Pakistan and India about 150 years ago. the were always getting in to conflicts with each other, but then they decided, to not have any military on borders and rather than being rivals, they worked together now look at the benifits they enjoy from each other. same goes for India, Pakistan, just like US india requires alot resources and products, for US canada provides it. and Pakistan can become the Canada for India. both countires can do this and they need this.
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Jigar Shah
May 16, 2014 11:14pm
@Huma ..I think you need to get your facts right..Muslims in India have long forgotten that error and have moved on...I suggest even you move out of past and embrace a stable future guaranteed by Mr. Modi.
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XiJinglu
May 16, 2014 11:19pm
Modi is a good friend of China. We happy that he is now PM of India.
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independentthinker
May 17, 2014 12:50am
I am happy our Prime Minister took the initiative to congratulate Mr. Modi. While what happened decades ago under his rule is most unfortunate, we need to start fresh. Neither India nor Pakistan can afford to be at odds. By having better relations with our neighbors, we can focus our attention to the more urgent matters - like our internal security, economy, etc.
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Dinesh Srirengan
May 17, 2014 01:01am
@XiJinglu Ok when did this happen?
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Raza
May 17, 2014 01:09am
Only time will tell how good Modi will be with Pakistan. Although I hope peace will prevail just like the example of Germany and UK, but I think aggressive mindset of the elite individuals who are warmongers cannot accept peace in the region.
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Chingi Pingi Po
May 17, 2014 01:16am
@XiJinglu, me too a Chinese.
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Syed
May 17, 2014 01:22am
Modi is a true leaders. Nawaz is a businessman. He needs to read speeches of the slips.
Congrats to India. You guys are great. As for us pakistanis... may Allah help us...
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Mustafa
May 17, 2014 02:46am
@Dinesh Srirengan : Modi, as Chief Minister of Gujarat State, visited China 5 times during the last 10 years and every time he was given a red carpet welcome by the Chinese Government. The Chinese say, their Officials & businessmen always receive a warm reception from Gujarat administration during their business trips to the state.
The western countries, especially the USA is apprehensive that Modi may take India strategically closer to China, at the expense of USA. Just read recent reports appearing in American and European newspapers and magazines, expressing worries about Modi's future policies.
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Krish
May 17, 2014 03:08am
@Dinesh Srirengan Modi has led trade delegations to China which have culminated in business and this is well known...
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Navnath
May 17, 2014 03:38am
@PUNJABI agree with you, no one can stop India-Pak together. We are losing our energy fighting each other. But fact seems different many factors in your and mine country won't let this happen
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sja
May 17, 2014 05:34am
"""""Pakistani PM congratulates Modi on election victory"""""---- politics is a game of exchange as it takes turns for political leaders to move up--- but they also say that sometimes in politics you have to swallow the bitter pills to keep paying the bills in that political exchange.
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DK
May 17, 2014 05:55am
@Huma Treat your own minorities well before pointing at others!!
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