Prime
Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif represented Pakistan at the Coronation
Ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III in London on 6 May 2023. The
Coronation is the first occasion in 70 years that a British monarch has been
anointed. Earlier, his mother, late Queen Elizabeth II had ascended the throne
in 1953.Prime
Minister Shahbaz Sharif representing Pakistan on the occasion, conveyed best
wishes on behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan to the King.
Earlier,
on 5 May 2023, the Prime Minister attended a gathering of Commonwealth leaders
at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
Speaking
at the event, the Prime Minister noted that the accession of the new King, who
is also head of the Commonwealth, opened new vistas and fresh avenues for the
multilateral forum and was an opportune moment to infuse the organisation with
even greater energy and sense of purpose.
The
Prime Minister underscored significance of Pakistan-Commonwealth partnership,
particularly on youth empowerment and youth engagement.
On
the sidelines, he interacted with a number global and Commonwealth leaders
including inter alia Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the UK and Secretary General
Commonwealth Patricia Scotland.
The
Prime Minister is also due to meet First Minister of Scotland Mr. Humza Yousaf,
tomorrow. Mr. Hamza who was recently elected by the Scottish Parliament to head
the devolved Scottish government, is the first Muslim and first British
Pakistani to do so.
Pakistan
and the UK enjoy a deep and enduring friendship grounded in historic affinities
and abiding people to people linkages.
The
Prime Minister’s participation at the Coronation underscores the enduring and
multifaceted ties that continue to exist between the two friendly countries,
including inter alia through the Royal family’s longstanding and affectionate
association with Pakistan and its people.
Published on : May 06, 2023
Last Update : May 06, 2023