President greets the people of France and Iraq on the eve of their national days

In a message to French President  Francois Hollande,  the President has said, “On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it is with great pleasure that I extend warm greetings and felicitations to you and to the people of France on the occasion of your National Day.

"Bilateral relations between our two countries are friendly and broad-based. Our strategic partnership has gained a fresh momentum recently. I am confident that our fruitful collaboration including in strategic areas will continue to grow from strength to strength in the years ahead for the mutual benefit of our two countries and peoples."

"Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your health and personal well-being, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of France.”

In another message to Iraq President  Fuad Masum, Mukherjee sid, “On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it is with immense pleasure that I extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency and to the friendly people of Iraq on the occasion of your National Day.

"India deeply values its close and friendly relations with the Republic of Iraq, which are rooted in ancient trade and cultural links and people-to-people contacts. We are confident that with the strong commitment of both our great nations, these ties will be further strengthened as we broaden our bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the people of our two countries," he said.

"India strongly supports the Iraqi people and Government in their efforts to overcome the current crisis, uphold national sovereignty and preserve their territorial integrity. "

"Please accept, Your Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and well-being, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Republic of Iraq," he said.