The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the eve of their Republic Day (February 23, 2016).

In a message toHis Excellency Brig. (Retd) David Arthur Granger, the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana,the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of your Republic Day.

India and Guyana have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly relations which have been strengthened in the last few decades through regular exchanges between our two Governments. Your Excellency’s recent meeting with our Prime Minister in New York has imparted fresh momentum to our partnership.We look forward to strengthening the bilateral cooperation between India and Guyana for the mutual benefit of both our peoples.

I take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for Your Excellency’s good health and well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Guyana”.

This Press Release issued at 1350 hrs.