Diplomatic Correspondent: President Arif Alvi of Pakistan congratulates President Mohammad Shahabuddin of Bangladesh on assuming office as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. The quote has been send this way.

Excellency,

I wish to congratulate you on assuming office as the 22nd President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Your election to this high office is a testimony to the trust and confidence that the people of Bangladesh have reposed in you.

 Pakistan deeply values its brotherly ties with Bangladesh which are rooted in shared history, common faith and a convergent interest in promoting durable peace and prosperity in our region and beyond.

 I am confident that during your tenure, the existing relations between our two countries would be reinforced.

 I wish you a very successful term in office, and look forward to closely working with you.

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