Partners Greet India On 80th Independence Day

The world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing major economy fills us with awe at the scale of its achievements and the vastness of its potential. I join you in celebrating India's history and culture, rich diversity and extraordinary achievements - and in celebrating the promise our shared future holds.

Anthony Albanese, Australian PM

Through our joint efforts, we will continue to comprehensively strengthen the constructive Russia-India partnership for the benefit of our friendly peoples and in the interests of enhancing international security and stability.

Vladimir Putin, Russian President 

Eight decades of Independence reflect the aspirations, resilience and enduring spirit of the Government and people of India. On this auspicious occasion, I reaffirm the commitment of the Government of Maldives to further advance our close partnership built upon mutual respect, shared prosperity and enduring friendship between our two peoples.

Mohamed Muizzu, Maldivian President  

India’s journey since 1947 has been an inspiration to developing countries such as the Maldives on our own path to democracy. May the close ties of cooperation and friendship that exist between Maldives–India grow ever stronger.

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, former Maldivian President  

On behalf of Israel, I warmly congratulate President @rashtrapatibhvn, Prime Minister @narendramodi, and the wonderful people of India on your 80th Independence Day! May we continue to strengthen the beautiful friendship between Israel and India.

Isaac Herzog, Israeli President  

May the deep historical ties, close people-to-people relations and cooperation between Nepal and India continue to strengthen in the years ahead.

Balendra 'Balen' Shah, Nepal PM

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of India on their Independence Day. 

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State  

To my elder brother PM Narendra Modi and the people of India, I extend my warm wishes on the 80th I-Day. May the enduring friendship and close ties between Bhutan and India continue to flourish.

Tshering Tobgay, Bhutan’s PM