Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended felicitations to President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, and the people of Russia on the occasion of Victory Day.
According to Radio Pakistan, in a message conveyed on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan, President Zardari noted that victory in the Great Patriotic War remains a solemn and enduring reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the Russian people in the defense of their homeland and in the global struggle against fascism.
He remarked that this historic triumph stands as a symbol of the resilience, courage, and determination of the Russian nation as well as its enduring contribution to international peace, security, and stability.
President Zardari stated that Pakistan greatly values its relations with the Russian Federation and attaches importance to a shared commitment to a just, peaceful, and rules-based international order.
He also paid tribute to the memory of all those who laid down their lives in the fight against Nazism, including the soldiers from the region of the Indus Valley who served as part of the Allied forces.
The President expressed the hope that the spirit of that historic victory would continue to inspire greater cooperation, mutual understanding, and friendship between the two countries.