PR. No.241/2007

Date: 24/09/2007

FELICITATION MESSAGES TO JAPAN

Following is the text of felicitation messages from the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to their new elected Japanese counterparts:-

Message from the Prime Minister

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Excellency,

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you warmest felicitations on your election as the Prime Minister of Japan.

Your election to this high office is a tribute to your leadership qualities and the outstanding contribution you have made in the success of your country during your long and illustrious political career. I am confident that under your wise leadership, Japan will continue to prosper and play its important role for international peace, stability and cooperation.

It is a matter of deep satisfaction for us that Pakistan and Japan enjoy close and cordial relations. I look forward to working with Your Excellency in cementing and expanding the mutually beneficial ties between our two countries.

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

(Shaukat Aziz )

Prime Minister of the

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

His Excellency,

Mr. Yasuo Fukuda,

Prime Minister of Japan ,

Tokyo

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Message from the Foreign Minister

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Excellency,

It is a pleasure for me to extend to you my sincere felicitation on your appointment as the Foreign Minister of Japan. Your new portfolio testifies to your experience and erudition as well as the dedication with which you have served your country during your distinguished political career.

Relations between Pakistan and Japan are marked by close friendship and understanding. I am confident that during your tenure as the Foreign Minister of Japan the multi-faceted ties between our two countries will continue to grow. In this regard I look forward to working in close cooperation with you.

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

(Khurshid M. Kasuri)

Foreign Minister of the

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

His Excellency,

Mr. Masahiko Koumura,

Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Government of Japan ,

Tokyo

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