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

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Ukraine on the eve of their Independence Day (August 24, 2015).

In a message toHis Excellency Mr. Petro Poroshenko, the President of Ukraine, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I would like to extend warm greetings and felicitations to you and to the friendly people of Ukraine on the occasion of your Independence Day.

We look forward to the further strengthening of the friendly ties and bilateral cooperation between our two countries.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your personal well-being as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Ukraine.”

This Press Release issued at 1500 hrs.