PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S MESSAGE ON THE EVE OF NATIONAL DAY OF UAE

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United Arab Emirates on the eve of the National Day of the United Arab Emirates(December 2, 2014).

In his message toHis Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf, it is my pleasure to extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Highness and to the people of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of your National Day.

India and UAE enjoy close and friendly relations deeply rooted in civilizational links. These ties are marked by vibrant people-to-people contacts, mutually beneficial economic and trade engagement and regular high-level exchanges.

Under your sagacious and visionary leadership, the UAE has made remarkable progress. We rejoice at UAE’s progress and remain committed to be a reliable partner.I am confident that our bilateral ties in various spheres will continue to diversify and strengthen in the years to come.

I take this opportunity to convey to Your Highness my best wishes for your personal good health and well-being, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the United Arab Emirates”.

This Press Release issued at 1245 hrs.