Sept 29 , 2015
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Nawaz, Modi wave at each other at UN Peacekeeping summit
PM says Pakistan committed to contribute to UN police requirements in futureNEW YORK – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waved at his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as they attended the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping summit, hosted by US President Barack Obama.
Nawaz and Modi were seated across each other at a horseshoe-shaped table during the summit. Nawaz Sharif walked into the conference hall and waved at Modi – who waved back and smiled. Then there was a pause, after which Modi waved again and Nawaz acknowledged and smiled.
Apart from the wave, there was no other interaction or gesture exchange between the two leaders. Nawaz Sharif said while addressing the summit that Pakistan has all along supported efforts for reforms and strengthening of UN Peacekeeping forces.
He said that Pakistan has consistently figured among the top troop contributors to the United Nations. “Our professional, well-trained and competent peace keepers are deployed in the most difficult theaters,” he added.
He said that Pakistan also remains committed to contribute to UN police requirements in the future.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk