Last Updated on 15/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Today, on 15 August, the country is celebrating its 78th Independence Day. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the flag from the Red Fort for the 11th time. Countries around the world also congratulated India on Independence Day. Leaders of many countries, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, sent congratulatory messages to the people of India.
French President Macron wrote on Twitter that he “remembers the warm welcome he received during his visit to India in January and looks forward to working with his friend Narendra Modi to achieve the ambitious goals they have set for their strategic partnership.”
Russian President Putin sent a congratulatory message to President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s Independence Day. Putin said in a statement, “I am confident that the consistent implementation of the agreements reached following our recent talks in Moscow will contribute to the further development of multifaceted Russian-Indian cooperation.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli wrote on Twitter: “Hearty congratulations to PM @narendramodi and the people of India on 78th Independence Day! May this day strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our countries. Looking forward to furthering Nepal-India relations.”
Italian Prime Minister Meloni shared a photo with PM Modi and wrote, “On the occasion of 78th Independence Day, I would like to express my warm wishes to the Indian people and especially to the many Indians who follow this page. Italy and India have a strong relationship and I am sure that together we will achieve good results. Our strategic cooperation is an important pillar for the future.”
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said on X, “Happy Independence Day to the Government and people of India! May the special friendship between Bhutan and India grow even stronger.
Maldives President Dr. Mohammed Muizzo said on X, “On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, I extend my warm greetings to President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India. Our enduring friendship, rooted in history, has evolved to promote prosperity and development in the Maldives and the region. As we look to the future, I am confident that our partnership will continue to grow stronger, leading to mutual prosperity and shared goals.”
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister MUM Ali Sabri sent warm greetings to Jaishankar and the government and people of India and said, “I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between our countries will continue to grow stronger in the years to come.
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, in his greetings posted on Instagram, sent heartfelt greetings to Modi and the people of India and wished for a long and vibrant and ever prosperous Mauritius-India relationship.
Predicting a bright future for the US-India strategic relationship, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the two countries have a deep bond, based on their shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and human dignity. Greeting the people of India ahead of the country’s Independence Day, Blinken said in a statement, “On this important day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of US-India relations.”
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said he was “looking forward to further strengthening our close and long-standing ties as we mark the 60th anniversary of Singapore-India relations next year.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)