PNN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday, held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and congratulated him on the success of the historic constitutional referendum held in Kazakhstan on 15 March.
“The Prime Minister noted that the overwhelming turnout and support for the new Constitution reflected the trust and confidence of the people of Kazakhstan in President Tokayev’s visionary leadership and reform agenda. He expressed confidence that the reforms would further strengthen governance, institutional stability, and national development in Kazakhstan,” PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
While fondly recalling President Tokayev’s visit to Pakistan last month, the prime minister assured the president that Pakistan was actively following up on the decisions taken during that visit.
In this regard, he said that the two sides would meet soon to firm up proposed MoUs and agreements.
President Tokayev reiterated his invitation to the prime minister to undertake an official visit to Kazakhstan not later this year, which was accepted.
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, and underscored the importance of promoting dialogue, cooperation, and connectivity for shared prosperity.
The prime minister also extended warm greetings to President Tokayev and the brotherly people of Kazakhstan on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Fitr, and conveyed his best wishes for their continued peace, progress, and prosperity.