Excellency,

It gives me immense pleasure to convey, on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan and on my own behalf, our warmest congratulations on your re-election as the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China by the National People's Congress.

Pakistan and China have always enjoyed close friendship and developed a comprehensive partnership.

I am confident that our all-weather and time tested ties will continue to grow in strength in the years ahead.

I wish Your Excellency good health and personal happiness and ever greater progress and prosperity to the Chinese people.

                                                                                                     (Mohammedmian Soomro)

                                                                                                             Prime Minister

                                                                                                    Islamic Republic of Pakistan

His Excellency Mr. Wen Jiabao,

Premier of the State Council

People's Republic of China

Beijing