Since the end of apartheid in South Africa, our bilateral relations have been expanding and are now characterised by our strategic partnership, complemented by the close cooperation that we have had in multilateral fora, including the UN, BRICS, IBSA, etc,” Mukherjee said.
“We are aware of your own warmth towards the people of India, reinforced by your successful visits to our country. We are confident that our bilateral ties will continue to grow from strength to strength and that the friendship between India and South Africa will endure as a force for peace and stability in the world in the years to come.
“Please accept, Excellency, my good wishes for your personal health and well-being and for the progress and prosperity of the people of South Africa,” the President wrote in his message.
