US envoy, Indian HC meet Nawaz Sharif

US envoy, Indian HC meet Nawaz Sharif
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Summary Various issues were discussed in the meetings.

 

LAHORE (Dunya News) – American Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif in Raiwind on Friday.

 

The US envoy congratulated Nawaz Sharif on the success of his party in May 11 general election and hoped that it will help further strengthen democracy in Pakistan.

 

He said the US wanted to further strengthen its ties with Pakistan and was willing to help Pakistan overcome the energy crisis.

 

Earlier today, Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal called on Nawaz Sharif in Raiwind.

 

Nawaz Sharif told him that Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues with India on the basis of equality through dialogue.

 

Nawaz Sharif is expected to be the next prime minister of Pakistan after his party emerged as the winner in the general elections. PML-N managed to win 125 out of total 272 National Assembly seats.