Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has congratulated the Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Hon. Stephen Joseph Harper on their National Day falling today. In his message of felicitation sent to his Canadian counterpart, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said "on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, as well as on my own behalf I would like to extend warmest felicitations to Your Excellency on the occasion of the national day of Canada."
He said the long-standing ties between Pakistan and Canada characterised by close friendship, co-operation and based on strong relations. He said that Pakistan was keen to further reinforce these ties in adverse areas to mutual benefit of the people of the two countries. "I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to convey to Your Excellency, my best wishes for the continued progress of the people of Canada as well as for your personal well-being".