President congratulates Turkish PM on his election as President

Pranab-MukherjeeNew Delhi, Aug 25 : President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of Republic of Turkey, on his election as the President of the Republic of Turkey.

"On behalf of the people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend my greetings and good wishes on your election as the President of the Republic of Turkey," President Mukherjee said in his message to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey.

"I have warm memories of my visit to Turkey last year and of our meeting that contributed to strengthening the friendly relations existing between our two countries," he added.

President Mukherjee further said, "Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and my best wishes for your personal well being." (ANI)