Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
has felicitated Mahmoud Abbas on his election as President of the Palestinian people.
"This is a historic moment for the people of Palestine ", she said in a letter addressed to
the newly elected President and added, "surely this is a moment of great significance as you
become the first Palestinian President following the passing away of the legendary President
Yasser Arafat ".
"The people of Palestine have placed the mantle of leadership on your shoulders ".
She said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with the Palestinian people".
We pray that your victory can move forward the agenda of peace negotiations with Israel for
the emergence of a independent and viable Palestinian state, the letter said.
"The Pakistan Peoples Party and I offer you our congratulations on your election as President
of the Palestinian people ", she said and prayed for "your success and the success of the Palestinian
people ".
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