Prez Mukherjee extends greetings to Algeria on eve of their Independence Day

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the eve of their Independence Day.

"On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you and to the people of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of your Independence Day," President Mukherjee said in his message to Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of Algeria.

The President also said that India cherishes its warm and friendly relations with Algeria.

"I would like to reiterate India's commitment to enhancing our bilateral relations in the coming months to new areas of co-operation, as identified by our two sides," he said.

"Please accept Excellency, my good wishes for Your Excellency's good health and well being as well as for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Algeria," the President added in his message.