PM Nawaz, Modi wave at each other at Peacekeeping summit

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waved at his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as they attended the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping conference, hosted by US President Barack Obama.

PM Nawaz and Modi were seated across each other at a horseshoe-shaped table during the summit.

Earlier, 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 Sharif acknowledged and smiled.

Apart from the wave, there was no other interaction or gesture exchange between the two leaders.

Meanwhile, addressing the summit Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan has all along supported efforts for reforms and strengthening of UN Peacekeeping forces.

He said Pakistan has consistently figured among the top troop contributors to the United Nations, adding that “Our professional, well-trained and competent peace keepers are deployed in the most difficult theaters.”

Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan also remains committed to contribute to UN police requirements in the future.