The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Sierra Leone on the eve of their National Day (April 27, 2016).

In a message to His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to convey to you, to the Government and the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your National Day.

Our engagement has expanded steadily in recent years, particularly in the areas of trade and development cooperation. Your participation in the Third India-Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi last October provided a valuable opportunity for both sides to discuss ways to further strengthen our multi-faceted engagement. I am confident that our close and friendly relations will continue to strengthen in the years ahead.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and well-being, as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Republic of Sierra Leone”.

This Press Release issued at 1215 hrs.