President Of India Congratulates Austrian President On His Re-election

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has congratulated the President of Austria Dr. Heinz Fischer on his re-election to the office of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria.

In her message, the President has said, "India attaches importance to the close and friendly relations with Austria. We warmly recall your visit to India in 2005 and your deep interest in our country. We look forward to working with your Government to strengthen and consolidate our mutually beneficial ties."

This release issued at 19:00 hrs.