World leaders have extended their heartfelt wishes, congratulating the Indian people as the country celebrates its 78th Independence Day. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and delivered his 11th speech to the nation on Thursday, 15 August.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended her greetings to all Indians on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.
“On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, I would like to express my heartfelt wishes to the people of India, and especially to the many Indians who follow this page. Italy and India share an ever-stronger bond, and I am confident that together we will achieve great things. Our strategic partnership is an important pillar for the future. @narendramodi,” she said in her post on X.
In occasione del 78° Giorno dell’Indipendenza, desidero esprimere i miei più sinceri auguri al popolo indiano, e in particolare ai molti indiani che seguono questa pagina. Italia e India condividono un legame sempre più forte, e sono certa che insieme raggiungeremo grandi… pic.twitter.com/DG8Ujo03Co
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) August 15, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to India on its 78th Independence Day. “We attach great importance to the relations of a particularly privileged strategic partnership with India. I am confident that the consistent implementation of the agreements reached following our recent talks in Moscow will contribute to the further development of multifaceted Russian-Indian cooperation. This undoubtedly meets the interests of our friendly peoples and is in line with strengthening international stability and security.” Putin said in a statement.
Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff extended best wishes on X (Formerly Twitter). “On the occasion of India’s Independence day, our best wishes to the People & Govt. of India: ‘As we join India in its Independence Day celebrations, we are proud to pursue cordial, in-depth, hands-on solid relations, serving India and Sweden alike,” Thesleff wrote on X.
On the occasion of India’s Independence day, our best wishes to the People & Govt. of India: ‘As we join India in its Independence Day celebrations, we are proud to pursue cordial, in-depth, hands-on solid relations, serving India and Sweden alike.’🇮🇳 🤝🇸🇪#indianindependenceday pic.twitter.com/dcLx1jiW7w
— Jan Thesleff (@SwedensAmbIndia) August 15, 2024
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, extended wishes to India on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of India as they celebrate the anniversary of their country’s independence on August 15. On this momentous day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of US-Indian relations,” Blinken said in a press statement.
Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener extended wishes on Independence day. Stener shared a video on X and stated, “Happy Independence Day India! With love from Norway!” and also conveyed greetings in Hindi, “svtNtrtaa divs kii haardik shubhkaamnaaeN!”
Happy #IndependenceDay India! 🇮🇳
With love from Norway!🇳🇴
स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ! @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @IndiainNorway @norwayinindia @NorwayMFA #IndependenceDay2024 #स्वतंत्रता_दिवस pic.twitter.com/JsmNeYNReu
— Ambassador May-Elin Stener (@NorwayAmbIndia) August 15, 2024
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong also shared some pictures of flag hoisting at Red Fort and extended its warm congratulations on the 78th Indian Independence Day.
Warm congratulations on 78th India’s Independence Day. Wonderful speech by PM Modi at the Red Fort. pic.twitter.com/92u2Z4eYDY
— Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) August 15, 2024
Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, shared his greetings on X, saying, “Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and the people of India on 78th Independence Day! May this day strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our nations. Looking forward to advancing Nepal-India relations. #IndependenceDayIndia”
Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and the people of India on 78th Independence Day! 🇮🇳 May this day strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our nations. Looking forward to advancing Nepal-India relations.#IndependenceDayIndia
— K P Sharma Oli (@kpsharmaoli) August 15, 2024
Emmanuel Macron, President of France shared his best wishes by writing a special message in hindi saying, ” सभी भारतवासियों को 78वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। मुझे जनवरी में अपनी भारत यात्रा के दौरान आपकी गर्मजोशी भरा स्वागत याद है और मैं अपने मित्र @NarendraModi के साथ हमारी रणनीतिक साझेदारी के लिए निर्धारित महत्वाकांक्षी लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने के लिए उत्सुक हूं”
सभी भारतवासियों को 78वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
मुझे जनवरी में अपनी भारत यात्रा के दौरान आपकी गर्मजोशी भरा स्वागत याद है और मैं अपने मित्र @NarendraModi के साथ हमारी रणनीतिक साझेदारी के लिए निर्धारित महत्वाकांक्षी लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने के लिए उत्सुक हूं। pic.twitter.com/CPsh4YBKs0
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 15, 2024
The Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu expressed his wishes on X, stating, “On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, I extend heartfelt congratulations to President @rashtrapatibhvn, Prime Minister @narendramodi, and the people of India. Our enduring friendship, rooted in history, has evolved to foster prosperity and development in the Maldives and the region. As we look to the future, I am confident that our partnership will continue to strengthen, driving mutual prosperity and shared goals.”
On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, I extend heartfelt congratulations to President @rashtrapatibhvn, Prime Minister @narendramodi, and the people of 🇮🇳. Our enduring friendship, rooted in history, has evolved to foster prosperity and development in the Maldives and the… pic.twitter.com/HCtYMG0VLa
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) August 15, 2024
The Foreign Ministry of Ukraine also Wished India by saying, ” Best wishes to the people of the Republic of #India and our colleagues from @MEAIndia on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Independence! We look forward to the further development of 🇺🇦-🇮🇳 relations for the mutual benefit of our nations.
Best wishes to the people of the Republic of #India and our colleagues from @MEAIndia on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Independence!
We look forward to the further development of 🇺🇦-🇮🇳 relations for the mutual benefit of our nations.
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) August 15, 2024
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, tweeted, “Happy 77th India Independence Day to everyone celebrating in London, in India, and around the world. London’s Indian community is an integral part of our society, making enormous contributions economically, socially, and culturally.”
Happy 77th India Independence Day to everyone celebrating in London, in India and around the world 🇮🇳
London’s Indian community is an integral part of our society, making enormous contributions economically, socially and culturally.
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) August 15, 2024
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said,” Wishing the government and people of India a very happy Independence Day! May the special friendship between 🇧🇹🇮🇳 grow ever stronger. @narendramodi @PMOIndia”
Wishing the government and people of India a very happy Independence Day! May the special friendship between 🇧🇹🇮🇳 grow ever stronger. @narendramodi @PMOIndia
— Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay) August 15, 2024
