President of India’s Message on the Eve of Republic Day of Maldives

<p>The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people ofthe Republic of Maldives on the eve of their Republic Day (November 11, 2014).</p><p>In his message to H.E. Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the President of the Republic of Maldives, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf, I am extremely happy to convey to Your Excellency and to the people of the Republic of Maldives, warm felicitations and good wishes on the occasion of your Republic Day.</p><p>Our two countries enjoy close and cordial relations based on mutual trust and cooperation. As India and Maldives celebrate the 50thyear of the establishment of our diplomatic relations commencing November 2014, I am confident that our relationship will continue to expand and strengthen further in the coming years to the mutual benefit of our peoples”.</p><p class="last-word">This Press Release issued at 1200 hrs.</p><p> </p>