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

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the eve of their Independence Day (May 25, 2015).

In his message toHis Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend my warm greetings and felicitations to you and to the friendly people of Jordan on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

India and Jordan have traditionally enjoyed cordial and friendly relations, which have expanded in all fields. I am confident that the bonds of friendship between our peoples will be further strengthened to our mutual benefit in the years to come.

Please accept, Your Majesty, my personal good wishes for your health and well-being, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Jordan”.

This Press Release issued at 1130 hrs.