President of India’s Message on the Eve of King’s Day of Netherlands

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King, Government and people ofthe Netherlandson the eveofthe King’s Day of theNetherlands(April 27, 2015).

In his message toHis Majesty Willem-Alexander, the King of the Netherlands,the President has said, "on behalf of the Government and the people of India, I would like to extend my warm felicitations to you, the Government and the people of the Netherlands on the occasion of "King’s Day”.

India and the Netherlands have a long history of friendship and cooperation that has developed over more than 400 years.We have, today a successful economic and commercial partnership in many areas of shared interest.I am confident that in the coming years the excellent relations between our two countries will be further strengthened.

Please accept, Your Majesty, my best wishes for your good health and personal well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Netherlands”.

This Press Release issued at 1105 hrs.