Iranian President Akbar I ia-shemi Rafsanjani has greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of office of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. reports UNB.

In a message of congratula-iion. Rafsanjani said: "I express rny cordial congratulations on your excellency’s assumption of the office of’the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

I do hope the existing relationship between two countries which has rooted in our cofnmon historical cultural bonds, will expand on your excellency's tenure on all spheres of bilateral and international relations more than before

1 invoke Almighty Allah (SWT) good health and success of your excellency and prosperity and well being of the Muslim Nation of Bangladesh.