Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the heartiest congratulations to Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In a post on X, he wished Prime Minister Andy Burnham every success in his tenure and expressed the hope of working closely with him to further strengthen the historic and deep-rooted bonds of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and the UK.

According to Radio Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the special ties between the two nations, which are supported by millions of British Pakistanis who serve as a living bridge between the countries. He expressed confidence that both countries will work together to elevate Pakistan-UK relations to new heights, particularly in the areas of bilateral trade and investment.