The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Namibia on the eve of their National Day (March 21, 2017).

In a message to His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, the President has said, "On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it is with immense pleasure that I extend greetings and felicitations to you and to the friendly people of the Republic of Namibia on the occasion of your National Day.

We sincerely cherish our friendly relations with your great country, which I was very happy to visit last year. Our discussions and agreements during that visit not only strengthened co-operation in diverse areas but have also opened new vistas of engagement. I look forward to further deepen our co-operative ties for the mutual benefit of our two peoples. India stands with you, as always, in your nation building endeavours.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for Your Excellency’s good health and long life and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Namibia”.

This Press Release issued at 1430 hrs.