ISLAMABAD – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated PakistaniPrime Minister Imran Khan.
He had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Imran Khan andcongratulated him on forming the government.
Trudeau, in a tweet, said he discussed human rights, girls’ education,trade, refugees and climate change with the premier and had a “great phoneconversation”.
“Congratulations again, Imran, on forming Pakistan’s new government – Ilook forward to working together for people in both our countries.”
A statement by the Press Information Department (PID) said Trudeau alsoappreciated PM Khan’s “illustrious career in cricket and politics andwished him well for implementing his party’s agenda for the welfare ofPakistani people”.
The Pakistani premier “also underscored the contributions of over 400,000Canadians of Pakistani origin in Canada”.
On Monday, China’s Premier Li Keqiang had a telephonic conversationwith the prime minister in which he conveyed Beijing’s desire to fosterPak-China ties.
“The CPEC project is a national priority and we [Pakistan] laud Chineseworkers’ role in developing our nation,” Imran was quoted by *Express News* astelling his Chinese counterpart over the phone.
The Chinese leader also invited the former cricketer to visit China.