The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the eve of their National Day (March 1, 2016).

In a message to His Excellency Mr. Dragan Covic, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend my felicitations and good wishes to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the occasion of your National Day.

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoy a long-standing friendship. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary year of the establishment of our diplomatic relations, we look forward to the further strengthening and enhancement of our bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of our two peoples.

I would also like to convey my best wishes for Your Excellency’s good health and well-being as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Bosnia and Herzegovina”.

This Press Release issued at 1150 hrs.