ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi extended his congratulations to Muhammad Shahabuddin, a former judge, on assuming the office of the president of Bangladesh on Tuesday.
He expressed his confidence that during Shahabuddin’s tenure, the “brotherly ties” between Pakistan and Bangladesh would be strengthened further.
Taking to his Twitter handle, the president wrote: “I am confident that during your tenure our brotherly ties would be further strengthened. I wish you a very successful term in office and look forward to working closely with you for the mutual benefit of our countries.”
I congratulate H.E Mr. Muhammad Shahabuddin on assuming office as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. I am confident that during your tenure our brotherly ties would be further strengthened.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) April 25, 2023
Shahabuddin, the nominee of the ruling Awami League party, was elected as the president of Bangladesh on February 13 without opposition, as no other candidate filed papers to contest the election.
His party holds the majority in the 350-seat national parliament, with 302 members, making it impossible for any other party to nominate a candidate.
Following the oath-taking ceremony, he was congratulated by the outgoing president, Abdul Hamid, who is the only person in Bangladesh to have held the presidential post for two consecutive terms of 10 years.
As per the country’s constitution, the presidential election must be held 60 to 90 days before the completion of each five-year term.
