China has congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the new prime minister of Pakistan saying that it is looking forward to working with him to continue traditional friendship.

 Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian said that China looks forward to working together with the Pakistani side carrying on our traditional friendship, resolutely supporting each other, deepening cooperation in various areas, and building a high quality CPEC to build an even closer China-Pak community of shared future in the new era.

He said that China and Pakistan are all weather strategic and comprehensive cooperation partners with rock solid and unbreakable relations.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

In a telephonic conversation, Turkish president wished that new change will be beneficial for the friendly and brotherly people of Pakistan.

He said, Turkey will continue cooperation with Pakistan like it did in the past.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has also congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

In a tweet on Tuesday, the Russian Embassy in Islamabad said that President Putin expressed hope that Shehbaz Sharif’s activities will contribute to further development of Pak-Russia cooperation and partner interaction on Afghan settlement, countering international terrorism.

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