The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people ofthe Republic of Malawion the eve of theirNational Day (July 06, 2016).

In a message to His Excellency Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, the President of the Republic of Malawi, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it is with pleasure that I convey to you – and to the Government and the people of Malawi, warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your National Day.

It is a matter of great satisfaction that India and Malawi share cordial bilateral ties marked by our enhanced engagement in the areas of common interest identified by us. Our relations are based on the firm foundations of mutual respect and understanding. I am confident that the bilateral engagement between our two countries will continue to grow to the mutual benefit of our peoples.

I take this opportunity to extend to Your Excellency, my best wishes for your health and well-being as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Malawi.”

This Release issued at 1300 hrs.