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International Affairs
SPEECH BY SHRI K.R. NARAYANAN, PRESIDENT OF INDIA, WHILE RECEIVING CREDENTIALS FROM MR. GERARDO MANUEL BIRITOS, AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE OF ARGENTINA TO INDIA

NEW DELHI, MARCH 20, 1998

Excellency,

I have great pleasure in accepting the Letter of Credence appointing you Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to the Republic of India, and in extending to Your Excellency a warm and cordial welcome to India.

Relations between India and Argentina are based on mutual respect and friendship. I fully endorse the views you have expressed that our two countries have been brought together by our shared ideals and aspirations. India and Argentina have also enjoyed close collaboration in various international fora in the cause of world peace and development.

We have noted with admiration the achievements of the bold and pragmatic economic policy being pursued by President Carlos S. Menem. We are glad to see that Argentina has registered steady progress towards raising the level of economic and social development of its people, in spite of the adverse impact of the Mexican crisis in 1995. I take this opportunity to express our sincere wishes for further success of the Government and people of Argentina.

India and Argentina have enjoyed close cultural relationship. The visit of Rabindranath Tagore to Argentina in 1924 and his association with Victoria Ocampo laid the foundation for the ever-increasing cultural ties between our two countries.

Of late, there has been an increased tempo of interaction between our two countries, particularly in trade and economic fields. Our respective policies of liberalization have opened up many new possibilities. The result is a significant growth of bilateral trade and techno-economic collaboration.

I take this opportunity, Excellency, to assure you of my Government's full support and cooperation. I am confident that Indo-Argentina relations will be further strengthened and intensified during your tenure of duty in India. On behalf of the people of India, and on my own part, I wish to convey through Your Excellency, our best wishes for the health and happiness of His Excellency, President Carlos S. Menem, and the continued progress and prosperity of the friendly Government and people of Argentina.

I wish Your Excellency all success in your new assignment.

Thank you

Jai Hind
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