Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, on his election to the office, expressing confidence in the continued growth of bilateral relations between the two countries.

In his letter, President Asif Ali Zardari conveyed warm greetings on the assumption of office by President Min Aung Hlaing.

Highlighting the cordial relations between Pakistan and Myanmar, the President noted that the two countries are bound by shared historical and civilisational ties. He expressed the confidence that, under President Min Aung Hlaing’s leadership, bilateral cooperation would continue to expand, creating new opportunities for mutually beneficial partnership in areas of common interest.