Rouhani congratulates Alavi on election as Pakistan's president

President Hassan Rouhani in a message forwarded on Thursday congratulated Arif Alavi on his election as Pakistan’s new president, voicing hope for closer cooperation during Alavi’s term in office.

“I am confident that cooperation will further blossom and our nations will grow closer under the resolve of the leaders of the two countries,” President Rouhani said in his message on Thursday.

He voiced Iran’s readiness to expand relations and cooperation with Pakistan during Alavi’s term in office.

“I hope to see a new level of cooperation between Iran and Pakistan with their deep-seated historical, cultural and religious roots,” said Rouhani.  

The President also prayed for Pakistani President’s health and success, as well as the Pakistani nation’s felicity and prosperity.

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