Elimination of terrorism is necessary for regional peace and development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan during the latter’s congratulatory phone call on Sunday.
The conversation was the first telephone contact between the two Prime Ministers since the February Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent Balakot air strikes by India.
Mr. Modi had called up Mr. Khan when he took charge in July last.
Need for trust
“Mr. Modi stressed that creating trust and an environment free of violence and terrorism were essential for fostering cooperation for peace, progress and prosperity in our region,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said after Mr. Khan’s phone call.
Mr. Modi also recollected initiatives like ‘Neighbourhood First’ that were started during his first tenure from 2014-19.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Mr. Khan reiterated his vision for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia during the phone call.
“The Prime Minister said he looked forward to working with Prime Minister Modi to advance these objectives,” Narendra Modi will be sworn in as the Prime Minister for the second time at 7 p.m. on May 30 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, an official release said on Sunday evening. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath. Dr. Mohammad Faisal, spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on social media.
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