Speech by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Banquet Hosted in Honour of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.e. Mr. Joko Widodo
Your excellency Mr. Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia,
Madame Iriana Widodo,
Distinguished members of the Indonesian delegation,
Ladies and gentlemen,
It gives me great pleasure to extend a very warm welcome to you andMadame Iriana Widodo on your first State Visit to India.

1.I am indeed very happy to be here at the inaugural session of the ninth World Confluence of Humanity, Power and Spirituality, organized by ASSOCHAM, Srei Foundation and the Times Group.
Your Excellency, Mr. Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambaev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic,
1.It is my pleasure to be here on the occasion of the convocation ceremony of Army College of Dental Sciences. Established in 2001, this college has done remarkably well in a short span of time. From gaining a grade ‘A’ NAAC accreditation to being ranked consistently amongst the top dental institutions in India, it has brought glory to both the Indian Army and the country.
I am indeed happy to be present amidst you on the occasion of the 17thNational Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides at Mysuru, a heritage city of India and the cultural capital of Karnataka.
