The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people ofthe People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the eve of their NationalDay(November 1, 2016).

In a message to His Excellency Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, 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 extend to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Algeria warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your National Day.

I note with satisfaction the successful visit of Vice President of India to Algiers from 17-19 October, 2016. The visit has enabled both countries to renew high level contacts and identify new areas for bilateral cooperation.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your personal health and well being as well as for the progress and prosperity of the people of Algeria”.

This Press Release issued at 1300 hrs.