Pranab Mukherjee congratulates Jimmy Morales on election as President of Guatemala

President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Jimmy Morales on his election as the President of Republic of Guatemala.

In his message to His Excellency Jimmy Morales, the President-elect of the Republic of Guatemala, the President has said, "It gives me great pleasure to felicitate you on your election as the next President of Guatemala.

India and Guatemala have traditionally shared warm and friendly bilateral relations - reflected in our fruitful cooperation in multilateral fora.

The recent exchange of visits between our countries has generated further momentum in our bilateral cooperation - to which India attaches high importance.

I am confident, Excellency, that our mutually beneficial ties will be further strengthened, with your contribution, towards achieving our shared goals of global peace and development.

Please accept, Excellency, my good wishes for your personal well-being and the success of your endeavours for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Guatemala".