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Sharif says he’s eager to work with Modi
Afzal Khan in Islamabad

Weeks after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif has sent a letter to him expressing satisfaction over their recent meeting and said he was looking forward to working with him in "harmony on all unsettled matters".

In the letter released to the media, Nawaz, who was among the leaders from the neighbouring countries to attend Modi's swearing in on May 26, said: “ I must say I have returned much satisfied with meaningful exchange of thoughts on matters of bilateral and regional interest.”

He said millions in Pakistan and India were living in poverty and deserved the foremost attention of their governments. “I firmly believe that in our concerted efforts lies the welfare and prosperity of our two nations,” said Sharif.

A day after he was sworn in, Modi had held a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart on crucial bilateral issues, including terror and speedy trial of Mumbai terror attack case in Pakistan.

"I look forward to working with you in harmony on all unsettled matters for the benefit of both nations. Hope that our endeavours will lay the foundation of a much brighter future," Sharif said. The letter by the Pakistani leader is seen as a positive development in the Indo-Pak ties, which for last one year have witnessed cold vibes due to the incidents along the LoC.

(With agency inputs)