President greets Pakistan on National Day

New Delhi, March 22: President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday greeted the Pakistan government and people on their national day, observed on March 23.

In his message to his Pakistani counterpart Mamnoon Hussain, the president said: "Please accept my greetings on the occasion of the National Day of Pakistan.

"India remains committed to peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations with Pakistan. I am of the firm conviction that our cooperation will lead to progress and prosperity in our region," he said, extending his "best wishes for your good health and well-being".

Pakistan observes its National Day on March 23, to mark the anniversary of the resolution for Pakistan at the Muslim League's Lahore meeting in 1940 and acceptance of its constitution in 1956.