ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the President of Iran.President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement issued on Saturday said 'Pakistan and Iran enjoy fraternal ties and I hope that under your leadership our relations will grow further stronger'.President Asif Ali Zardari he is looking forward to work together for the peace and prosperity of the region.Meanwhile Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the Iranian President.In a statement issued on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he looks forward to working closely with President elect Dr. Pezeshkian to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran bilateral ties and promote regional peace and stability.The Prime Minister said Pakistan and Iran enjoy close and historic relationship. He said the two countries must ensure a bright future for their peoples through mutually beneficial cooperation.Meanwhi le Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as the 9th President Elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday.He was born on 29th September 1954. He studies at the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, by Profession he is a Cardiac and Heart Surgeon. He is full Professor at the Medical University of Tabriz. He remained Minister of Health and Medical Education between 2001 and 2005. He served as First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament from 2016 to 2020. Tabriz representative in the Parliament of Iran (2008).