Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm felicitations to Rumen Radev on his assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of Bulgaria. In a letter to Radev, the prime minister expressed his desire to work closely with him for stronger bilateral cooperation. "On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, as well as on my own behalf, I wish to extend our warm and cordial felicitations to you, on assumption of the Office of the Prime Minister of Bulgaria," the prime minister wrote in his letter. Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that Radev's election was a testament to the trust and confidence reposed by the people of Bulgaria in his tremendous abilities and sagacious leadership.
"Pakistan and Bulgaria enjoy close and cordial relations based on mutual respect and goodwill. I am confident that under Your Excellency's sagacious leadership, these ties will continue to strengthen," he stated. The prime minister also conveyed his best wishes for Radev's continued good health, success, and happiness, as well as for peace, progress, and prosperity of the friendly people of the Republic of Bulgaria. "In this context, I look forward to working closely with Your Excellency's Government to further advance cooperation between our two countries," he added.
Earlier on April 22, Prime Minister Shehbaz had also congratulated Rumen Radev on his party's victory in the Bulgarian parliamentary elections. "I congratulate H.E. Mr Rumen Radev on his historic victory in the recently held Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria," he wrote on his X timeline. He emphasized that Pakistan valued its cordial and friendly relations with Bulgaria and looked forward to working closely with the newly elected Bulgarian Government to further strengthen bilateral ties.
The prime minister's felicitations underscored the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Bulgaria, reflecting their shared commitment to mutual cooperation and development.
