As India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, leaders from across the world extended their wishes and highlighted their ties with India through the years.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Nepal Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah were among the leaders who extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu , Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, highlighting the strong and enduring partnerships shared by their nations with India. “On behalf of the State of Israel, I warmly congratulate President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the wonderful people of India on your 80th Independence Day! Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also conveyed its greetings to India on the occasion. “Happy Independence Day to India from Latvia!
Track live updates on India’s Independence Day celebrations Greeting the people of India, Rubio asserted that the bilateral ties were “stronger than ever” due to the personal relationship between President Donald Trump and PM Modi. Rubio said the deep ties of friendship and family between the people of the two countries form the foundation of a partnership that is innovative, resilient and forward-looking. “On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of India on their Independence Day,” Rubio said in a statement . “Thanks to the personal relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, the US-India relationship continues to grow and is stronger than ever,” Rubio said. Herzog said in a post on X. “On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to PM Narendra Modi and the friendly people and Government of India,” the Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal said in a post on X. Wishing India continued progress, unity, and prosperity,” the ministry said in a post on X.
