Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

He expressed confidence that, under his leadership, Bangladesh would continue to make progress and advance the well-being of its people.

President Zardari said Pakistan and Bangladesh enjoyed 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.

He said he looks forward to working with President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to further strengthen Pakistan-Bangladesh relations and pro...