President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Republic of Mali on the eve of that country's National Day (September 22, 2015).
In a message to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President Mukherjee said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to convey to you, and to the Government and the people of the Republic of Mali warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your National Day.
Asserting that India and Mali enjoy warm and friendly relations, President Mukhetrjee said: "I am confident that our bilateral cooperation will further strengthen in the years ahead for the mutual benefit of our two peoples."
"I take this opportunity to convey my good wishes for Your Excellency's good health and well-being, as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Republic of Mali," he added.