Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated Yoshihide Suga on his appointment as Japan’s premier and said he is looking forward to working with him for further strengthening Pakistan-Japan friendship.

In his tweet today (Thursday), Imran Khan said he looks forward to working with the Japanese Prime Minister to further strengthen Pakistan-Japan friendship and increase cooperation.

Suga, who served as chief cabinet secretary to outgoing premier Shinzo Abe, has become country’s next premier after the ruling party elected him.