The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Colombia on the eve of their Independence Day (July 20, 2015).

In his message to His Excellency Mr. Juan Manuel Santos, the President of the Republic of Colombia, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you and to the friendly people of Colombia warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your Independence Day.

India and Colombia enjoy warm and friendly relations which have been strengthened through enhanced bilateral trade and investments and people-to-people contacts. I am confident that the momentum thus generated will continue to be further enhanced.

I avail of this opportunity to convey to Your Excellency my best wishes for your good health and personal well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Colombia.”

This Press Release issued at 1600 hrs.