ISLAMABAD, Nov 7: President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated his US counterpart Barack Obama on his re-election on Wednesday, saying he was confident their countries’ relations would “continue to prosper”.

“President Asif Ali Zardari has warmly felicitated President Barack Obama on his re-election as the President of the United States of America,” a statement issued by the foreign ministry said.

“The President expressed the hope that the relationship between Pakistan and the US would continue to prosper during President Obama’s new term in office,” the statement said.—AFP

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