The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the eve of their Independence Day (October 27, 2016).

In a message to His Excellency Sir Frederick Nathaniel Ballantyne, the Governor General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and people of India and on my own behalf, I convey warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the occasion of your Independence Day.

India and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines traditionally enjoy close and friendly relations. Continued interaction and people-to-people contacts have further enriched these historic ties. I am confident that relations between our two countries will further strengthen - at both the bilateral level and through our engagements in the Commonwealth and the CARICOM.

I take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for your Excellency’s well being and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines”.

This Press Release issued at 1645 hrs.