Stronger ties, beautiful friendship: US, Israel, Nepal, others wish India on 80th Independence Day
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. Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, center left, salutes the flag during the nation’s Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort in New Delhi. (Photo for representation) (Bloomberg) 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. Track live updates on India’s Independence Day celebrations Here is a look at how world leaders greeted India on its 80th Independence Day: ‘India-US ties stronger than ever’ 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 …
