CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TONY TAN KENG YAM TO INDIAN PRESIDENT RAM NATH KOVIND FOR INDIA'S 71ST INDEPENDENCE DAY, 15 AUGUST 2017

            President Tony Tan Keng Yam has written to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind to convey his congratulations on the occasion of India’s 71^st Independence Day on 15 August 2017. The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

14 AUGUST 2017

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15 August 2017

His Excellency Ram Nath Kovind

President

Republic of India

Your Excellency

                   On behalf of the people of Singapore, I warmly congratulate Your Excellency and the people of India on the momentous occasion of the Republic of India’s 71^st Independence Day. Since 1947, India has made tremendous strides not only as a nation, but also as a major contributor towards international peace and stability.

                   Even before Singapore’s independence in 1965, our two countries have been bound by close historical and cultural ties. 50 years later in 2015, our relations were further bolstered by the signing of the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership. Our relations continue to expand in new areas such as smart cities and skills development, and to deepen in defence cooperation, trade and investment, finance and culture. I am confident that the future holds much promise for our special relationship.

                   Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.                  

DR TONY TAN KENG YAM