(Translation)   

H. E. Dr. Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister of the Republic of India

New Delhi

    On the occasion of Your Excellency being reelected as the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name, to Your Excellency warm congratulations and best wishes.

    During the past five years, China-India Strategic and Cooperative Partnership has achieved all-around rapid progress and reached unprecedented heights, for which Your Excellency has made significant contributions. I would like to express my highest appreciation.

    The Chinese Government attaches great importance to the China-India relations. I am ready to work closely with Your Excellency to push forward the long-term stable development of China-India Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity.

    May Your Excellency enjoy good luck in every endeavor.

    May the Republic of India enjoy prosperity.

Wen Jiabao                                               

Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China   

Beijing, May 22, 2009