President of India’s Message on the Eve of Independence Day of Hellenic Republic

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Hellenic Republicon the eve of their Independence Day (March 25, 2017).

In a message to His Excellency Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos, the President of the Hellenic Republic, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to your Excellency and to the people of the Hellenic Republic on the occasion of your Independence Day.

Our two countries have traditionally enjoyed warm and cordial ties that go back to antiquity. It is my firm belief that through our enhanced mutual understanding and engagement, our bilateral ties will grow stronger in the years ahead for the mutual benefit of our two peoples.

I take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for Your Excellency’s good health and success and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Hellenic Republic”.

This Press Release issued at 1450 hrs.