PRIME MINISTER Islamic Republic of Pakistan 26" Dec, 2014 Deo Vay paper Sahel, It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you on the announcement made by the Indian government to confer the Bharat Ratna on you - the highest civilian honour in India. Your stature in Indian politics and your supreme ability to strike a personal chord with people through your exemplary oratory and poetry have made you rule over the hearts of your compatriots. By way of the warm and cooperative relationship that you and | have had during our contemporary Prime Ministership, | can vouch for this respect and adulation that you have been receiving from your people. Without your cooperation and support the Delhi-Lahore Dosti bus would have not been on its wheels. | take this opportunity to congratulate you on this prestigious award and pray for your good health and long life. Best wishes, Yours sincerely, (MUHAMMAD NAWAZ SHARIF) H.E. Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Ex-Prime Minister of India, New Delhi.