President of India’s Message on the Eve of National Day of Mali

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and thepeople of the Republic of Mali on the eve of their National Day (September 22, 2015).

In his message toHis Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the President of the Republic of Mali,the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to convey to you, and to the Government and the people of the Republic of Mali warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your National Day.

India and Mali enjoy warm and friendly relations. I am confident that our bilateral cooperation will further strengthen in the years ahead for the mutual benefit of our two peoples.

I take this opportunity to convey 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 the Republic of Mali.”

This Press Release issued at 1500 hrs.