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Islamabad: 25 Oct — President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm felicitations to the President and the people of the Republic of Austria on the occasion of Austria’s National Day.

In his letter to Austrian President Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, President Zardari conveyed his best wishes for the President’s good health and happiness and for the continued progress, prosperity and well-being of the Austrian people.

President Zardari said that Pakistan and Austria enjoy longstanding and cordial relations founded on mutual respect, goodwill and a shared commitment to peace, stability and international cooperation.

He noted that the two countries maintain constructive engagement at bilateral and multilateral levels, reflecting their common desire to strengthen friendly relations and promote mutually beneficial cooperation.

The President expressed confidence that the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Austria would continue to grow stronger, opening new avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual interest and bringing the two peoples closer together.