Felicitation messages to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

(2009-01-07) Following are the text of messages of felicitation from the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh:

Message from the Prime Minister

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Excellency,

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Pakistan, I wish to extend my heartiest felicitations to you on your assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. This is an historic occasion as it marks the return of democracy to Bangladesh.

Pakistan and Bangladesh have a very special relationship. In the years ahead, I look forward to working with you to further expand and deepen the close bonds of friendship between our two brotherly countries.

South Asia is facing unprecedented challenges in the present times. These call for concerted efforts in order to achieve the shared goal of economic prosperity of our two peoples. I assure you of my personal and my Government’s full support and cooperation in the realization of our common objectives of regional harmony and national progress and development.

I also take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for your good health and the well-being of the brotherly people of Bangladesh.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani)

Prime Minister of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

H.E. Sheikh Hasina Wajid,
Prime Minister,
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,
Dhaka.
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Message from the Foreign Minister

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Excellency,

It gives me great pleasure in extending to you my sincere felicitations on your appointment as the Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Our two countries enjoy close fraternal ties which are reflective of the shared hopes and aspirations of our peoples. Our relations are deep-rooted and founded on broad-based cooperation for the mutual benefit for our countries. As members of SAARC, both Pakistan and Bangladesh have the same goals of regional peace and stability and economic progress and prosperity of our citizens.

I am confident that our bilateral relations would continue to expand and gain in strength in the years to come. I take this opportunity to convey to you our desire to work together with the people and the Government of Bangladesh in the pursuit of our common goal of a secure and prosperous future for our two peoples.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi)
Foreign Minister of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

H.E. Dr. Dipu Moni,
Foreign Minister,
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,
Dhaka.
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Message from the Minister of State

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Excellency,

Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your appointment as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

I take this opportunity to extend to you my full support in further broadening and strengthening the close and fraternal relations between our two brotherly countries. Both our nations are engaged in promoting the economic progress of our peoples. Through mutually beneficial cooperation, we can together more effectively pursue this cherished goal.

I am confident that our bilateral relations will continue to grow and expand in the future. I look forward to our close interaction towards this end.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan)
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,
Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud,
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,
Dhaka.
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Islamabad
07 January 2009

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