MNA � Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has forwarded a message of congratulation to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his election as Pakistan�s new prime minister.


In his message forwarded on Sunday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his election as Pakistan�s new prime minister.

President Rouhani voiced hope for further development of relations in various fields and expansion of bilateral cooperation during Abbasi�s term in office.

He also prayed for the prime minister�s continued health and success, as well as the Pakistani nation�s felicity and prosperity.

Abbasi was�sworn in as premier�earlier this month after being elected prime minister with 221 votes. He succeeds Nawaz Sharif who resigned after the Supreme Court ruling on the Panama papers.