Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria called on Pakistan's prime minister-elect Imran Khan and discussed bilateral relations even as he voiced the Indian leadership's concerns over terrorism and cross-border infiltration.
Bisaria also felicitated the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief on his success in the election.
Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf emerged as the single largest party in the July 25 general election. He will take oath as prime minister on August 18.
The Indian envoy met cricketer-turned-politician Khan at his Banigala residence in the suburbs of the Pakistani capital - Islamabad.
He discussed various issues with Khan including the bilateral relationship and also presented him a cricket bat signed by the Indian cricket team.
Indian HC Ajay Bisaria called on Mr Imran Khan, Chairperson & senior leadership of PTI. HC congratulated @ImranKhanPTI on his electoral success, discussed range of issues, prospects of India-Pak relationship. HC gifted a cricket bat autographed by the entire Indian cricket team. pic.twitter.com/xtdZ8H8ZQ5
Bisaria also felicitated Khan on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed matters of mutual interest.
Khan stressed the need to restart the dialogue between the two countries on all outstanding issues, including Kashmir. He also expressed concern over alleged human rights violations in the Valley, Pakistani media reported.Khan also hoped for India's participation in the SAARC summit, scheduled to be held in Islamabad.
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