Message of greetings to Mr. Cevdet Sunay, President of the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1972

On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan and on my own behalf I have great pleasure in extending to Your Excellency and to the Government and brotherly people of Turkey, our warmest greetings and heartiest felicitations on the 49th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Republic of Turkey. We share in the fullest manner the joy of our brethren on this auspicious occasion. We are confident that the close ties of friendship and brotherhood which bind our two countries together will grow from strength to strength in the years to come.

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