The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the King, Government and people of the Netherlands on the eve of their King’s Day (April 27, 2016).

In his message to His Majesty Willem-Alexander, the King of the Netherlands, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and people of India, I would like to extend warm greetings and felicitations to you, the Government and the people of the Netherlands on the occasion of ‘King’s Day’.

India and the Netherlands enjoy warm and friendly bilateral relations evolved over the last 400 years which are today anchored in a rich and multifaceted partnership. There is a new momentum in our ties due to the many complementaries that we share especially in the economic and commercial sections.

India remains committed to the diversification and strengthening of our bilateral cooperation. I am confident that during Your Majesty’s reign, the excellent relations between our two countries will be further enhanced to the mutual benefit of our peoples.

Please accept, Your Majesty, my best wishes for your good health and well-being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Netherlands”.

This Press Release issued at 1225 hrs.