Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM congratulates Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has congratulated Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The text of the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's congratulatory message is as follows:

“I would like to extend to you my heartiest congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. On behalf of the people and Government of India and also on my own behalf, I convey to you our best wishes for success in your new assignment as well as for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of Pakistan under your leadership.

I am confident, Excellency, that during your term as Prime Minister, our two countries will continue to make progress in their bilateral dialogue on all issues and build good neighbourly relations by strengthening their cooperation in all areas for the benefit of the peoples of both countries. I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency in this regard.

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