President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Kingdom of Tonga
In his message to King Tupou VI, Kingdom of Tonga, the Indian President has said, “On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me immense pleasure to extend warm greetings to Your Majesty, the Government and people of the Kingdom of Tonga on the occasion of your National Day.
Bilateral relations between our two countries are growing stronger. India’s dialogue with Pacific Island Countries (PIC) under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) through the FIPIC-I Summit held in Suva in November 2014 and FIPIC-II Summit held in Jaipur in August 2015 has given us opportunities to better understand and address issues being faced by Pacific Island Countries.
India’s endeavour in creating a Centre for Excellence in Information Technology and solar electrification of 200 houses through solar Mamas trained in India are the first steps in diversifying our relationship in the field of IT, tele-medicine, tele-education and renewable energy.
I am confident that the relations between India and the Kingdom of Tonga will continue to strengthen in the years to come for the benefit of our two peoples.
I take this opportunity to convey to Your Majesty my best wishes for your personal good health and well-being, as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of the Kingdom of Tonga”.
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