President greets Colombia on independence day

New Delhi, July 19: President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday greeted the government and people of Colombia on the eve of their Independence Day.

In his message to his Colombian conterpart Juan Manuel Santos, Mukherjee conveyed Independence Day greetings on behalf of the government, the people of India and on his own behalf.

He said that India and Colombia enjoy warm and friendly relations which have been strengthened through enhanced bilateral trade and investments and people-to-people contacts. "I am confident that the momentum thus generated will continue to be further enhanced," said Mukherjee.

He also conveyed his best wishes for Santos's good health and personal well-being and "for the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Colombia", said a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

IANS