1. It gives me immense pleasure to be here in this beautiful environment of the Nilgiris, at the Defence Services Staff College for the Convocation Ceremony of the 71st Staff Course.

1.It is a privilege for me to be present amidst you this morning to inaugurate the Fourth Judges Retreat, 2016.

01.I am pleased to be amidst you today to inaugurate the second Global Exhibition on Services.

Your Excellency, Sir Michael Ogio,

Governor General of Papua New Guinea,

Your Excellency, Mr. Peter O’ Neill, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea,

Excellencies,

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a privilege for me to make this historic journey to Papua New Guinea - the first-ever State Visit by any Indian President to this beautiful country. Since we arrived, I have been struck by the splendour of Papua New Guinea’s pristine landscape.

Distinguished members of the Faculty, Dear Students, Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Honorable President of the Republic of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, paid a two day State Visit to Papua New Guinea from 28- 30 April 2016, at the invitation of the Grand Chief, His Excellency Sir Michael Ogio, GCL GCMG, KSt.J., Governor General of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.

Good evening your Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae. Excellences distinguished guests ladies and gentlemen.

I am delighted to be here this evening on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO). Ladies and Gentlemen:

1.I am happy to be amidst you this evening for the National Technology Day celebrations. This Day – eleventh of May, eighteen years ago is significant in relation to the development of India’s technological capabilities.

1.It is indeed a happy occasion for me to confer the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2016 to the deserving nursing personnel of our country. These Awards are presented on the occasion of the International Nurses’ Day.