President of India’s Message on the Eve of Independence Day of Algeria

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the eve of their Independence Day (July 05, 2015).

In his message toHis Excellency Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you and to the people of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your Independence Day.

India cherishes its warm and friendly relations with Algeria. I would like to reiterate India’s commitment to enhancing our bilateral relations in the coming months to new areas of co-operation, as identified by our two sides.

Please accept, Excellency, my good wishes for Your Excellency’s good health and well being as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Algeria.”

This Press Release issued at 1115 hrs.