New Delhi, Dec 28 : President Pranab Mukherjee has conveyed his sincere prayers for the good health of his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias, who is recovering at a hospital in Cuba after undergoing his latest cancer surgery.

In a message, Mukherjee has extended his best wishes for the speedy and complete recovery of the President of Venezuela and stated that he was confident that the President of Venezuela would have the strength and courage to overcome his present difficulties with his health.

He said that the earlier health reports of a stabilization had been a welcome development.

Mukherjee further stated that at this moment of trial for the friendly people of Venezuela, the people of India send their good wishes. (ANI)