ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani of the federal government’s full cooperation in promoting development and the welfare of the region.
The two leaders held their first meeting since Gilani assumed office following the recently concluded AJK elections. PM Shehbaz congratulated Gilani on assuming office and conveyed his best wishes for his tenure.
During the meeting, they discussed peace, development and ongoing welfare projects in AJK. Shehbaz reiterated the federal government’s commitment to supporting the region’s development and prosperity.
“The federal government will continue to extend full cooperation to the government of AJK for the welfare of its people,” he said.
Gilani thanked the prime minister for his support and expressed his determination to work for the development of the region and the welfare of its people.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan also attended the meeting.
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