Washington, Jul 25 (PTI) 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. "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 LKJ
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