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

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay on the eve of their National Day (August 25, 2015).

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

India and Uruguay have traditionally enjoyed cordial bilateral relations and I am confident that our relations will expand and deepen further in the years ahead. I look forward to working with you to reinforce our warm and friendly ties.

I also take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for your good health and personal well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Uruguay.”

This Press Release issued at 1315 hrs.