India felicitates Pakistan on Pakistan Day

ISLAMABAD: Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has extended felicitations to his Pakistani counterpart Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Pakistan Day celebrated on March 23. In his message to Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the Indian External Affairs Minister said, "I extend greetings and felicitations, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of India, to you and to the people of Pakistan, on the occasion of Pakistan Day." The Indian External Affairs Minister said, "Our countries face common challenges and tests. It is in our common interest to work for a peaceful, harmonious and cooperative relationship, free from threat of violence and terrorism." He also extended his best wishes for personal good health and well being of Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi.