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

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Senegal on the eve of their National Day (April 4, 2016).

In a message toHis Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, the President of the Republic of Senegal,the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it is with great pleasure that I extend to you, the Government and the people of the Republic of Senegal warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your National Day.

Our engagement has expanded steadily in recent years, particularly in the areas of trade and development cooperation. Your participation in the Third India-Africa Forum Summit held recently in New Delhi, provided a valuable opportunity for us to discuss ways to further strengthen our multi-faceted engagements. I am confident that our close and friendly cooperation will continue to expand and deepen in the years ahead.

Please accept, Excellency, my good wishes for your personal health and well-being, as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Republic of Senegal”.

This Press Release issued at 1500 hrs.