The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people ofthe United Republic of Tanzania on the eve of theirUnion Day (April 26, 2017).

In a message to His Excellency Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania,the President has said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India, I would like to extend to Your Excellency and to the people of Tanzania, warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of the Union Day of the United Republic of Tanzania.

India and Tanzania have a tradition of friendly and cooperative relations, which have been strengthened and expanded over the years. We would like to underline our commitment to the strengthening of these multi-faceted relations in the years to come.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Tanzania”.

This Press Release issued at 1145 hrs.