Message of greetings to His Majesty King Zahir Shah of Afghanistan on May 26, 1972

The Government and the people of Pakistan join me in extending to your Majesty, the Government and the brotherly people of Afghanistan warm greetings and cordial felicitations on the auspicious occasion of the National Day of Afghanistan. I am confident that the manifold ties binding our two countries shall be further strengthened in the years to come.

Please accept. Your Majesty, my best wishes for your personal health and happiness and for the ever-increasing progress and prosperity for the people of Afghanistan.