Washington: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on being sworn in as the 13th President of India saying he has been a strong partner to American and the American people.
“I want to congratulate President Mukherjee on his swearing-in as the 13th President of India. President Mukherjee has been a strong partner to America and the American people, working throughout his career to deepen our
cooperation on a wide range of issues,” Clinton said in a statement.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Reuters
“I look forward to continuing to work with the government and people of India. Together we will build on our shared democratic values, strengthen this relationship even more and create a brighter future for both our people,” said Clinton, who maintained a close relationship with Mukherjee.
In the last three and half years, Clinton met Mukherjee almost every time the Indian leader visited Washington.
PTI
