President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

In a press release issued by the Media Wing of the President's Secretariat today, he expressed confidence that, under his leadership, Bangladesh will continue to make progress and advance the well-being of its people.

The President said Pakistan and Bangladesh enjoy close bonds rooted in their shared history, faith and cultural ties.

He welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral relations and expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries would continue to grow in areas of mutual interest.

Asif Ali Zardari said he looks forward to working with President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to further strengthen Pakistan-Bangladesh relations and promote greater exchanges and cooperation between the two peoples.

He also invited the Bangladeshi President to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time, expressing confidence that his visit would provide an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral ties and deepen cooperation.

The President conveyed his best wishes to President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for the successful discharge of his responsibilities and for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of the people of Bangladesh.