NEW DELHI– Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude to several world leaders who extended greetings to him and the people of India on the nation’s 79th Independence Day.
In a message on X, Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for his warm wishes, emphasizing India’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with France.
“Thank you, my friend President Macron, for your warm greetings on India’s Independence Day. We value our strategic partnership and remain committed to deepening it for the benefit of our people,” Modi wrote.
Macron, in his own Independence Day message, recalled welcoming Modi to France earlier this year and expressed optimism about strengthening ties. “Warm congratulations to the people of India on your 79th Independence Day! I fondly recall welcoming my friend PM Narendra Modi to France in February, and look forward to deepening our strategic partnership towards 2047 and beyond,” he posted.
Modi also thanked Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, calling the Maldives a “valued neighbor” and “close partner” in a shared vision for peace, progress, and prosperity.
“Thank you for your warm greetings, President Muizzu. The Maldives is a valued neighbor and close partner in our shared vision of peace, progress and prosperity for our people and the region,” Modi posted.
In response to greetings from Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Modi expressed hope that the friendship between the two nations would continue to strengthen.
“I thank Prime Minister Tobgay for the kind wishes on India’s Independence Day. May the bonds of friendship between our nations continue to grow stronger in the times to come,” Modi wrote. Tobgay had posted: “Warm greetings to India on its 79th Independence Day, celebrating our friendship and wishing peace, prosperity, and progress.”
Modi also conveyed his appreciation to Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, describing Mauritius as a “strategic and trusted partner” in the pursuit of mutual progress and prosperity.
“Deeply appreciate your warm wishes, Prime Minister Dr. Navin Ramgoolam, on the occasion of our Independence Day. Mauritius will always remain a strategic and trusted partner in our shared pursuit of progress, prosperity and a bright future for our peoples,” Modi stated.
In his congratulatory post, Ramgoolam celebrated the values of freedom, democracy, and unity that India has upheld since 1947, noting the deep historical and cultural ties between the two nations. “As we commemorate this historic day, we celebrate the values of freedom, democracy and unity that India has so valiantly upheld since 1947. The bonds between Mauritius and India are rooted in history, culture and ties that continue to inspire cooperation, friendship and mutual respect between our nations. May India continue to flourish in peace, prosperity and progress, guiding the world with its example of resilience and vision. Happy Independence Day, India!” he wrote. (Source: IANS)
