The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has expressed concern and conveyed his sincere prayers for the good health of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency, Mr. Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias. In a message, the President has said that the earlier health reports of a stabilization had been a welcome development. He has extended his best wishes for the speedy and complete recovery of the President of Venezuela and stated that he was confident that the President of Venezuela would have the strength and courage to overcome his present difficulties with his health. The President further stated that at this moment of trial for the friendly people of Venezuela, the people of India send their good wishes.

This release issued at 1050 hrs