President of India’s Message on the Eve of Nouroz Day of Iran

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the eve of the Nouroz day of the Islamic Republic ofIran (March 21, 2015).

In his message toHis Excellency Dr. Hassan Rouhani, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President has said, "On the joyous occasion of Nouroz, I am delighted to convey my warm greetings and best wishes to Your Excellency and to the people of Iran.

The close bilateral relations between India and Iran reflect the people-to-people links and historical-civilisational bonds between our two countries over centuries.We attach great importance to this relationship which is multi-faceted and mutually beneficial.

Please accept, Excellency, our best wishes for your good health and well being as well as for the progress and prosperity for the people of Iran”.

This Press Release issued at 1400 hrs.