President of Indias message on the eve of Independence Day of FIJI
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Fiji on the eve of their Independence Day (October 10, 2015). In his message to His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the President of the Republic of Fiji, the President has said, On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I would like to extend warm greetings and felicitations to you and to the people of Fiji on the occasion of your Independence Day.
Fiji is an important partner of India in the Pacific region and has made impressive progress since achieving independence. India and Fiji enjoy a very close, long-standing, warm and friendly relationship based on shared history and deep cultural linkages. Our ties have witnessed positive momentum in the recent period and I look forward to see our relationship attaining new heights. I wish the people of Fiji great success in their socio-economic development process, thereby achieving greater all-round progress.
Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your personal health and well-being and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Fiji.
