Message of Felicitations from Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to His Excellency Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his election as the President of the Republic of Turkey

“Excellency,

It is with profound pleasure that I extend my heartfelt felicitations to you and members of the AK Party on your election as the 12th President of the Republic of Turkey.

Your elevation to the highest office in Turkey is a reaffirmation of the Turkish nation’s trust in your dynamic leadership, under which Turkey has made impressive strides in all fields.

I am confident that under your sagacious and visionary leadership, Turkey will continue its march towards greater prosperity, success and stability.

Pakistan and Turkey are bound by a deep-rooted, fraternal and abiding relationship. I have no doubt that during your Presidency, these bonds will further deepen and our strategic partnership will continue to grow from strength to strength.

I once again congratulate you on this historic electoral victory and wish you a very successful term in office.

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

(Muhammad Nawaz Sharif)
Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

His Excellency Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan,
President-elect,
Republic of Turkey,
Ankara”

islamabad
11 August,2014

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