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

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of the United Mexican States on the eve of their Independence Day (September 16, 2015).

In his message toHis Excellency Mr. Enriqué Peña Nieto, the President of the United Mexican States, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to you and to the people of the United Mexican States on the occasion of your Independence Day.

India and Mexico have traditionally enjoyed close and friendly relations, based on our "Privileged Partnership". In recent years, both India and Mexico have emerged as dynamic economies. The recent exchanges of visits and frequent interactions between India and Mexico have generated a new momentum in our bilateral relations. We both recognize the strong potential for advancing our bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors in the future.

I avail this opportunity to convey my best wishes for your continued good health and success and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Mexico.”

This Press Release issued at 1540 hrs.