President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Colombia on the eve of their Independence Day.
In his message to the Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, President Mukherjee said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you and to the friendly people of Colombia warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your Independence Day.
"India and Colombia enjoy warm and friendly relations which have been strengthened through enhanced bilateral trade and investments and people-to-people contacts. I am confident that the momentum thus generated will continue to be further enhanced.
I avail of this opportunity to convey to Your Excellency my best wishes for your good health and personal well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Colombia," he added.