World leaders and foreign missions today extended the 80th Independence Day greetings to India, praising its democratic journey, civilizational heritage and expanding role in regional and global cooperation.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the strengthening strategic partnership between India and the United States, while Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam underscored growing cooperation in skills development, digitalization, sustainability and advanced manufacturing.
French President Emmanuel Macron also conveyed his warm wishes to India on its 80th Independence Day. Israeli President Isaac Herzog congratulated President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, sharing his message in Hindi as well.
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah extended his greetings and best wishes, while Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs wished India continued progress, unity and prosperity.
Greetings also came from Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar, Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino, Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mahishini Colonné, the Embassy of Nepal, the French Embassy, Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner and Canada’s High Commission. Their messages highlighted India’s heritage and diversity, economic potential and expanding bilateral ties.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu joined the global chorus of greetings, saying eight decades of independence reflected India’s aspirations, resilience and enduring spirit.
Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Maldives National Party President Mohamed Nazim also praised India’s development and its close relationship with the Maldives.
This year’s Independence Day celebrations also highlighted 150 years of the national song “Vande Mataram” and the aspirations and contributions of India’s youth toward the vision of building a developed India by 2047.
