President Dr Mohamed Waheed has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister-elect of Pakistan, Raja Pervez Ashraf, following his appointment as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.

President Waheed’s message to Raja Pervez Ashraf reads as follows:

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On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Maldives, and on my own behalf, I have the honour to extend to Your Excellency, my sincere good wishes and congratulations on your appointment as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.

This presents a new opportunity for Pakistan to usher in a vibrant democracy based on values of freedom, mutual respect and concord and I hope that under Your Excellency’s guidance Pakistan will continue to prosper.

I am confident that the relations of friendship and cooperation that exist between our two countries will deepen in the coming years. I also look forward to working closely with you on regional matters through SAARC for the benefit of our peoples.

Please accept my personal best wishes for your good health and
well-being and for the peace, progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Pakistan.

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