India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
President of Kyrgyzstan,
Excellencies,
Namaskar!
It is a matter of great pleasure for me to be here amongst all of you on this special occasion of the 25th anniversary of the SCO.
I sincerely thank President Japarov for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to us in Bishkek.
We had the privilege of being here yesterday, on the occasion of Kyrgyzstan's Independence Day. I once again extend my warmest congratulations to the President and the people of Kyrgyzstan.
And today, on the occasion of Uzbekistan's Independence Day, I extend my warmest congratulations to the President and the people of Uzbekistan as well.
During the spectacular Opening Ceremony of the ...