The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Suriname on the occasion of their Independence Day (November 25, 2015).

In his message toHis Excellency Mr. Desire Delano Bouterse, President of the Republic of Suriname, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me immense pleasure to convey to you and to the people of Suriname warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your Independence Day.

India and Suriname enjoy warm and friendly relations. Our bilateral ties have been strengthened through CELAC and CARICOM. There is further scope for bilateral cooperation in diverse fields including healthcare, forestry, minerals, culture, infrastructure development and capacity building. I am sure that our relations will be strengthened further in the coming years.

On this occasion, I wish to convey my best wishes for your happiness and good health as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Suriname.”

This Press Release issued at 1410 hrs.