Prime Minister Vajpayee's letter to Governor Bush

New Delhi,
December 14, 2000

Dear Governor Bush,

I extend my warmest congratulations on your election as the next President of the United States of America. As you prepare to lead your country into the new millennium, my good wishes  and those of the Government and the people of India are with you.

I recall our telephone conversation during my visit to the USA in September this year, and appreciate the sentiments you expressed for a close and strong partnership between our two countries. I am happy that the new warmth and vibrancy that has infused into the India-USA bilateral relationship has popular support across the political spectrum in both our countries.

I look forward to working with you to further strengthen our bilateral  relations and for international peace and stability.

Yours sincerely,

(A. B. Vajpayee)