In a message released on Sunday, President Rouhani wished development of Iran-Pakistan relations in all fields during Khaqan Abbasi's tenure.
According to IRNA, the President wished health and success for Pakistan's new premier and meanwhile dignity and pride for the country's people.
Pakistan's parliament elected Khaqan Abbasi as the country's interim prime minister, after a Supreme Court decision disqualified Nawaz Sharif over financial corruption.