Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election and swearing-in ceremony.

Sharif conveyed his message of felicitation to Modi through his social media account on X, marking a diplomatic gesture between the two neighbouring countries.

Felicitations to @narendramodi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 10, 2024

Later in the day, the Indian prime minister responded by retweeting Shehbaz's tweet on X, and thanking him for the "warm wishes".

"Thank you @cmshehbaz for your good wishes," the Indian PM wrote.

Thank you @cmshehbaz for your good wishes. https://t.co/ynBdjxHJmZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2024

Narendra Modi was sworn in as the prime minister of India for the third consecutive term on Sunday, equalling the record set by Jawaharlal Nehru. However, this time, Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure a simple majority, necessitating the formation of a coalition government with support from other parties.

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Indian President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Modi during an official ceremony held at the President's House. The event was attended by newly elected members of the assembly and various distinguished guests.

The swearing-in ceremony also saw the presence of heads of state from neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius.

Modi becomes the second Indian Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to serve for a third consecutive term, signifying a continuation of leadership in the world's largest democracy.

The exchange of congratulatory messages between the leaders of Pakistan and India reflects a diplomatic engagement aimed at fostering positive relations between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical dynamics in the region.