Message of greetings on the birthday of Shahinshah of Iran on October 26, 1972

On the auspicious occasion of Your Imperial Majesty’s birthday, I extend to you on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan as well as on my own behalf our warmest greetings and heart-felt felicitations. We wish Your Majesty health and happiness and a long life and are confident that the brotherly people of Iran will achieve ever greater progress and prosperity under your inspired guidance and leadership.

Iran and Pakistan are bound by unbreakable ties of religion, culture, history and geography which are reflected in the very close and brotherly cooperation between our two countries. We have no doubt that this unique relationship will grow from strength to strength in the years ahead.

I take this opportunity to wish health and happiness to Your Excellency and every-growing progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Iran.