India desires prosperous and progressive Pakistan at peace with its neighbours: MEA

In its first-ever reaction to the general elections held in Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday that the country desires a prosperous and progressive Pakistan at peace with its neighbours.

The MEA said that it desires a prosperous and progressive Pakistan, and hoped that the new government in Islamabad will work constructively to build a safe, stable and secure South Asia free of terror and violence.

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India welcomed that the people of Pakistan have reposed their faith in democracy through general elections.

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"India desires a prosperous and progressive Pakistan at peace with its neighbours," he said.

"We hope that the new government of Pakistan will work constructively to build a safe, stable, secure and developed South Asia free of terror and violence," Kumar said.