The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia on the eve of their Independence Day (February 18, 2017).

In a message to His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, the President of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India, I extend greetings to you and to the Government and the people of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia on the occasion of your Independence day.

I am confident that our close and friendly bilateral relationships will continue to strengthen in the years to come.

Please accept, Excellency, my good wishes for your personal health and well-being, as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia”.

This Press Release issued at 1500 hrs.