- President Zardari expresses his best wishes for the new US president.
- The Prime Minister calls for Pakistani and American collaboration for peace and prosperity in the region.
- President Trump’s inaugural speech ‘constructive’: Khawaja Asif.
Pakistan’s top leaders on Monday congratulated Donald Trump on his second term as the 47th President of the United States and expressed hope that the two countries will further cement their bilateral ties under the new US administration.
The inauguration ceremony of Trump, the first US president since the 19th century to win a second term after losing the White House, today brought together several influential figures from around the world to the rotunda of the US Capitol, where the man aged 78 took part. oath after his vice-president JD Vance.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a message on I look forward to working with him to strengthen sustainable Pakistan. -American partnership.”
“Over the years, our two great countries have worked closely together to seek peace and prosperity in the region and beyond for our people and we will continue to do so in the future. My best wishes to President Trump for a successful second term,” he added.
President Asif Ali Zardari also congratulated Donald Trump on assuming the office of the 47th President of the United States and expressed his best wishes to him, the PPP media cell said, quoting his remarks.
Speaking on Geo News program ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif hailed President Trump’s inaugural address as “constructive”.
“The fact that he (Trump) talked about playing the role of peacemaker is a very commendable development,” the minister said.
He added that President Trump’s determination to play the role of unifier gives the world hope that the United States will “radically change its role” as instigator.
“We have too much hope, whether we are in government or in opposition. They (the United States) do not see the internal affairs of other countries the way we see them.”
Asif said Pakistan pursues a very balanced foreign policy and maintains very good relations with China, Russia, Central Asia, Iran and other countries.
Responding to a question on Pakistan’s response to potential pressure from the Trump administration in favor of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, the defense czar said: “If any statement or tweet comes (in favor of Imran Khan), we (government) are able to handle such a situation. »
He said Pakistan had contacts and relationships in Washington as well as a strong diplomatic presence.
“It is not such a situation that the mountains will start moving in America for Imran Khan,” he said.
Trump, 78, took the oath to “preserve, protect and defend” the US Constitution at 12:01 p.m. ET (5:01 p.m. GMT) inside the US Capitol, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts. His vice-president, JD Vance, was sworn in just before him.
Trump intends to sign a series of executive actions in his first hours as president, new White House officials said Monday, including 10 focused on border security and immigration, his top priority .
The inauguration completes a triumphant return for a political disruptor who survived two impeachment trials, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts and an indictment for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
With additional input from Reuters