The presidents of most powerful states -Russia and United States- Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden respectively, congratulated the President Dr. Arif Alvi on 81st Pakistan Day, on Monday.
Russian Embassy in Pakistan said Monday on Twitter,
“Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, sent the congratulatory message on the occasion of a national holiday – the Pakistan Day to H.E. Dr. A. Alvi, President of Pakistan, and H.E. Mr. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan.”
Spokesperson of Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova took it to Twitter saying that Russia and Pakistan maintain friendly relations.
Similarly, on Radio Pakistan, the letter sent to President Alvi by President Joe Biden was read which said,
“We will continue cooperation for the establishment of peace in Afghanistan and meet common challenges including that of coronavirus and climate change.”
Joe Biden said that Pakistan-US partnership is based on the common goal of regional peace and prosperity.
Pakistan is observing the 81st Pakistan Day across the country with great national spirit and enthusiasm amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pakistan Day started with gun salutes and special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, the liberation of Indian occupied Kashmir, and eradication of COVID-19.