The President of the Republic of Liberia, Her Excellency Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and People of India on the historic occasion commemorating the 68th Independence Anniversary of that country on August 15, 2015.

In her message to her Indian Counterpart, His Excellency Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, President Sirleaf extended warmest felicitations and best wishes to President Mukherjee and through him to the Government and People of India.

President Sirleaf hoped that the People of India will continue to enjoy peace, economic development and prosperity under the leadership of President Mukherjee as they celebrate another year of existence as an independent nation.

According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Liberia leader then appreciated the Government of India’s continuous support to the Government and People of Liberia, especially for facilitating the line of credits with the Exim Bank and provision of medical equipment to strengthen Liberia's health sector.

"As the People of Liberia join you and your compatriots in observing this joyous occasion, it is my fervent prayer that the long standing relations subsisting between our two countries will continue to be strengthened for the mutual benefit of our two peoples," President Sirleaf added.