Modi replies to PM Nawaz' letter, condemns Karachi airport attack
The Indian PM has expresses his deepest condolences for the loss of innocent lives in the attack.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replied to the letter of his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and said that his government looks forward to work closely with Pakistani leadership in an atmosphere free from confrontation and violence.
In a letter to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Modi said relationship between India and Pakistan defined by peace, friendship and cooperation will unleash enormous opportunities for our youth.
He said peace in the area will also help secure a more prosperous future for our people and accelerate progress across our region.
Narendra Modi condemned the terrorists attack in Karachi and conveyed his deepest condolences for the loss of innocent lives in this senseless and barbaric attack. He also thanked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for attending his swearing in ceremony in New Delhi.
It is pertinent to mention here that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif wrote a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressing satisfaction over their meeting in New Delhi recently and said that he was looking forward to working with the Indian Prime Minister in "harmony on all unsettled matters".
In a letter which was sent to the Indian Prime Minister Prime Minister s Office, Nawaz Sharif, who was among the leaders from the neighbouring countries to attend Narendra Modi s swearing in on May 26, said that the future of the poor was integrated with "our common economic destiny".
"I must say that I have returned much satisfied with our meaningful exchange of thoughts on matters of bilateral and regional interest," the PM wrote.
A day after he was sworn in, Mr Modi had held a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart on crucial bilateral issues including terror and speedy trial of Mumbai terror attack case in Pakistan.
"I look forward to working with you in harmony on all unsettled matters for the benefit of both nations. Hope that our endeavours will lay the foundation of a much brighter future," Sharif said.
The letter by PM Nawaz had been seen as a positive development in the Indo-Pak ties, which for last one year had witnessed cold vibes due to the incidents along the Line of Control.
Nawaz Sharif s letter further said, "It is the millions living in poverty in both countries who deserve our foremost attention. I firmly believe that in our concerted efforts lies the welfare and prosperity of our two nations."
