Internationally acclaimed singer Ali Zafar posted the image on social media and welcomed the rare moment. He said the Ayaz Sadiq–Jaishankar handshake feels encouraging at a time when India Pakistan relations remain tense, adding that such gestures can soften hard positions.
Ali Zafar stated that if both sides move beyond past anger and ignore negative voices, real progress is possible. According to him, the Ayaz Sadiq–Jaishankar handshake sends a message that India Pakistan can choose dialogue over hostility.
The singer expressed hope that 2026 will bring peace and development. He described the Ayaz Sadiq–Jaishankar handshake as a fresh turn in the ongoing debate around political and sporting gestures between India Pakistan.
Good to wake up to this image on the first day of the year.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 1, 2026
Hoping both nations can move forward toward lasting peace, unlocking prosperity and progress for billions, beyond the noise of trolls, naysayers, and disrupters.
May 2026 be that year. pic.twitter.com/iodlOHmDAY
Despite long-standing tensions, the meeting surprised many observers. The Ayaz Sadiq–Jaishankar handshake took place at an international gathering and is being discussed as a rare sign of courtesy between India Pakistan leaders.
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The interaction happened in Dhaka, where both leaders were present for the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia.
Sources said the exchange was brief but warm, making the Ayaz Sadiq–Jaishankar handshake even more meaningful for India Pakistan ties.
