ISLAMABAD, March 22: US President George Bush in his message to President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that the United States greatly values its relationship with Pakistan and is committed to working with you to improve our relations on the achievements of the past.

President Bush in his message said: “On behalf of the government and the people of the United States, I extend best wishes on the occasion of Pakistan‘s National Day falling on March 23.

“The dramatic successes that our cooperation has achieved against international terrorists is a record of which we can be proud. We look forward to continuing these efforts, as we broaden and deepen our reinvigorated relationship.

“I am confident the coming year will bring further opportunities to advance our mutual interests and strengthen the bonds of friendship between our nations”.

President Bush in his message on the eve of Pakistan Day also felicitated Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali.

President Bush said: “On behalf of the government and people of the United States, I extend best wishes on the occasion of Pakistan‘s National Day on March 23. The US greatly values its relationship with Pakistan, and we will strive to continue strengthening the bonds between our peoples and government.”