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MNA International Desk: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Imran Khan, who is set to become Pakistan’s next prime minister.
He spoke to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and also congratulated him for his party emerging as the largest political party in the National Assembly there in the recent elections.
The PM expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan, a statement from his office said.
He also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood, the statement said, report news agency.
Mr Khan had said that he will take oath as the prime minister on August 11, according to a media report.
His party announced on Monday that it has acquired enough seats in the lower house through coalition talks to form a majority government.
