MNA � Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message forwarded on Thu. congratulated Arif Alvi on his election as Pakistan�s new president, voicing hope for closer cooperation during Alvi�s term in office.







�I am confident that cooperation will further blossom and our nations will grow closer under the resolve of the leaders of the two countries,� President Rouhani said in his message on Thursday.

He voiced Iran�s readiness to expand relations and cooperation with Pakistan during Alvi�s term in office.

�I hope to see a new level of cooperation between Iran and Pakistan with their deep-seated historical, cultural and religious roots,� said Rouhani.

The Iranian president also prayed for President Alvi�s continued health and success, as well as the Pakistani nation�s felicity and prosperity.

Pakistani lawmakers elected a nominee from Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to the ceremonial office of president on Tuesday. Arif Alvi replaces President Mamnoon Hussain, who completes his five-year term on Sep. 9.