President of India Congratulates New Bangladesh President

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has congratulated the new President of Bangladesh, Mr. Zillur Rahman on his assumption of office.

In her message, Smt. Patil has said, " India and Bangladesh share historically close and friendly relations. I wish to assure Your Excellency of India's continued commitment to the further strengthening and deepening of our close and friendly relations. We look forward to our two countries working closely together for the mutual benefit of our two peoples and prosperity of the region. "

The release issued at 1730 hrs