President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday congratulated in a cable Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on his election as the new Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
President Abbas extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sharif on his election, wishing him success in performing his tasks, as well as in achieving the goals and aspirations of the Pakistani people.
President Abbas praised the historical bilateral relations between the two countries which are based on the principles of brotherhood, solidarity, and mutual appreciation, stressing keenness to work jointly towards strengthening these relations in the interest of the two countries.
