The President of India, Shri
Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government
and people of the Republic of Kiribati on
the eve of their Independence Day (July 12, 2017).
In a message to His
Excellency Taneti Mamau, the President of the Republic of Kiribati, the President has said, “On behalf of the
Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I convey my best wishes
and greetings to Your Excellency, the Government and people of the Republic of
Kiribati on the occasion of your nation’s Independence Day.
India
and Kiribati have traditionally enjoyed warm and cordial relations based on
mutual respect, goodwill and mutual understanding. India continues to support
Kiribati and other Pacific Island Countries in their development needs. I am
glad that Kiribati participated in the India-Pacific Islands Sustainable
Development Conference hosted by India’s Minister of State for External Affairs
in Suva from 25-26 May 2017. I am confident that the deliberations on
sustainable development, Blue Economy, health care, climate change, renewable
energy and disaster risk reduction will help Kiribati to identify sectors in
which India and Kiribati can enhance co- operation for the benefit of our two
peoples.
I
take this opportunity to convey to Your Excellency my best wishes for your good
health and well-being, as well as for the progress and prosperity of the
friendly people of Kiribati”.
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