The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United States of America on the occasion of the 238th Independence Day of United States of America ( July 4, 2014).

In a message to the President of USA, His Excellency Mr. Barack Obama, the President has said, "It gives me great pleasure to convey warm felicitations and good wishes of the people and the Government of India on the 238th Independence Day of the United States of America.

India and the United States of America have, together, built on the bedrock of timeless shared values, a strategic partnership that encompasses virtually every field of human endeavour – one that seeks to transform not only the lives of our respective citizens, but also to create a better world for all.

On this occasion, Excellency, please accept my best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of the United States of America. I wish you and your family good health and happiness and every success in your mission of service to the American people”.

This release issued at 2330 hrs