President of India’s Message on the Eve of Independence Day of Paraguay

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Paraguay on the eve of their Independence Day (May 15, 2015).

In his message toHis Excellency Mr. Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara, the President of the Republic of Paraguay, 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 convey to you warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your Independence Day.

India and Paraguay have always enjoyed warm and friendly relations. It is a matter of immense satisfaction to note that our mutually beneficial relationship continues to grow and diversify. I am confident that our relations will assume greater depth and substance in the years to come.

I avail of this opportunity to extend to you my best wishes for your good health, happiness, well-being and the progress and prosperity of the people of Paraguay”.

This Press Release issued at 1730 hrs.