Pakistan, Nov. 15 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has extended warm felicitations to President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas and the people of Palestine on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the State of Palestine, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly their right to self-determination.

In a letter addressed to President Mahmoud Abbas, the President said Pakistan and Palestine enjoy close fraternal relations rooted in shared history, mutual trust, solidarity and common aspirations. He said the people of Pakistan hold the Palestinian people in the highest esteem and remain deeply committed to further strengthening the bond...