Pakistan PM congratulates PM Hasina on opening of Padma Bridge

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has greeted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the inauguration of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge.

Pakistani prime minister wrote a letter in this regard addressing his Bangladeshi counterpart on Friday. 

Pakistan’s high commission in Dhaka sent the letter to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. 

He wrote: "I wish to extend our sincere felicitations to Your Excellency and the people of Bangladesh on the completion of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project."

The Pakistani PM said the Padma Bridge is a testament to Sheikh Hasina's strong resolve to carry forward Bangladesh into a phase of inclusive and sustained growth.

"I would like to take this opportunity to convey my personal best wishes for Your Excellency's good health and happiness and for ever-increasing progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of Bangladesh," the letter added.