Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales called on President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee today (November 8, 2013) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The President said India and United Kingdom’s bilateral relations are in an excellent state. Both countries share a deep commitment to the principles of liberty, democracy, freedom of expression and the rule of law. He said based on countries’ shared history, democratic values and institutions, the relationship is bound to reach qualitatively new levels.
The President expressed appreciation for the Prince’s involvement with charity work in India for many years and remembered his previous visits to India with warmth. He also said Prime Minister Cameron’s visit in February 2013 accompanied by a large business delegation was marked by number of good initiatives.
Prince Charles warmly reciprocated the sentiments expressed by the President and said he has been visiting India over 40 years now.
This release issued at 1835 hrs