In his message to Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, the Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said, "I would like to extend to you my heartiest congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan."

The Indian Prime Minister in his message further said, "On behalf of the people and also on my own behalf I convey to you our best wishes for success in your new assignment as well as for the peace, prosperity and well being of the people of Pakistan under your leadership."

"I am confident, excellency, that during your term as Prime Minister, our two countries will continue to make progress in their bilateral dialogue on all issues and build good neighborly and build relations by strengthening their cooperation in all areas for the benefit of the people of both countries," said the Indian Prime Minister in his message to Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.

The Indian Prime Minister concluding his message said, "I look forward to working closely with your excellency in this regard" adding to accept the assurance of his highest consideration.