President of India’s Message on the Eve of National Day of Trinidad and Tobago

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Trinidad and Tobagoon the eve of their National Day (August 31, 2015).

In his message toHis Excellency Mr. Anthony Carmona, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the President has said, "On behalf of Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to convey warm greetings and felicitations to you and to the friendly people of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of your National Day.

India and Trinidad and Tobago enjoy close and warm ties which have been nurtured by our strong historical and cultural linkages. The convergence of our views on many international issues of common interest, being developed further through the common platform of CARICOM, brings our two countries even closer. I am confident that these bonds between us will continue to strengthen in the years to come.

On this occasion, I convey to Your Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and personal well-being, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Trinidad and Tobago.”

This Press Release issued at 1116 hrs.