Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina  on completion of the construction of Padma Bridge.

"I wish to extend our sincere felicitations to Your Excellency and the people of Bangladesh on the completion of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project", said Shehbaz Sharif.

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday ( June 24), the Pakistan premier conveyed his message.

"The inauguration of the bridge is an important landmark in the development journey of fraternal Bangladesh. It is also a testament to Your Excellency's strong resolve to carry forward Bangladesh into a phase of inclusive and sustained growth" he said.

He also said, "I would like to take this opportunity to convey my personal best wishes for Your Excellency's good health and happiness and for ever-increasing progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of Bangladesh."