Nepal Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah, leaders and institutions from across the world extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, highlighting the country’s deep-rooted ties and growing partnerships with the international community.
The Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, in a statement attributed to Balen Shah, extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India and the people of India on the occasion.
“On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to PM Narendra Modi and the friendly people and Government of India,” the Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal said in a post on X.
It expressed hope that the historical ties, close people-to-people relations and cooperation between Nepal and India would continue to strengthen.
Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.
“Warm felicitations to President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, and our dear friends, the people of India, on the occasion of India’s Independence Day,” Solih said in a post on X.
He described India’s journey since 1947 as an inspiration for developing countries such as the Maldives in their own democratic journeys and expressed hope that India-Maldives ties would continue to grow.
Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also conveyed its greetings to India.
“Happy Independence Day to India from Latvia! Wishing India continued progress, unity, and prosperity,” the ministry said in a post on X.
Meanwhile, India’s Ministry of External Affairs called upon citizens to reaffirm their collective resolve towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
“Committing ourselves to the service of our nation. Team MEA wishes all Indians, at home and abroad, a happy Independence Day,” the ministry said in a post on X.
The ministry also called for a renewed commitment to fulfilling the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Australia’s High Commissioner to India Philip Green joined the celebrations, sharing visuals of the Australian High Commission illuminated in saffron, white and green.
“The High Commission is glowing in saffron, white & green, with our team proudly dressing in the colours of the Indian tricolour,” Green said in a post on X.
“From all of us, a very Happy Independence Day to Indians across the globe,” he added.
The Embassy of Ireland in India also extended greetings to Indians on the 80th Independence Day and reflected on the evolution of Ireland-India relations.
“Happy 80th Independence Day, India! Warm wishes from the Embassy & CG Mumbai to Indians everywhere,” the embassy said in a post on X.
It noted that the occasion came as the embassy prepares to move from its Malcha Marg office to a new, larger premises, calling it “a fitting moment to celebrate how far the Ireland-India relationship has come & all that lies ahead”.
Earlier, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Israeli President Isaac Herzog also extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion.
In a letter to President Murmu, Tharman congratulated India on its 80th Independence Day and highlighted the robust and forward-looking Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Singapore and India.
He noted that bilateral cooperation is underpinned by close people-to-people ties and has expanded into areas including skills development, digitalisation, sustainability and advanced manufacturing.
Israeli President Herzog also celebrated the close friendship between the two countries.
“On behalf of the State of Israel, I warmly congratulate President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the wonderful people of India on your 80th Independence Day!” Herzog said in a post on X.
“May we continue to strengthen the beautiful friendship between Israel and India,” he added.
-ANI
