New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS): President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said the relationship between India and Brazil had acquired the "significant dimensions" of a "strategic partnership".

Extending his greetings on Brazil's Independence Day (Sep 7), Mukherjee, in his message to his Brazilian counterpart Dilma Rousseff, said: "The relationship of India and Brazil, as two emerging economies, has acquired the significant dimensions of a strategic partnership."

He added: "This partnership is extensive and comprehensive and covers every important segment of interaction at bilateral, plurilateral and multilateral levels.

"There is a great convergence of views between the two countries on global challenges of inclusive economic and social development among other issues."

"On behalf of the government and people of India and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to felicitate you on your Independence Day."

"I avail of this opportunity to convey my best wishes for your continued good health and success and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Brazil," he said.