US President Donald Trump extended greetings on 77th Republic Day, calling India-US ties a “historic bond of democracies.”
US President Donald Trump on Monday conveyed his greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day. The message was shared by the US Embassy in New Delhi as celebrations unfolded across India. Highlighting the common ground between the two countries, Trump stressed that India and the United States are united by their democratic traditions. โOn behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day,โ he said.ย
โOn behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day,โ he said.
Trumpโs Republic Day greetings come at a sensitive time in IndiaโUS relations. Ties have faced pressure following Washingtonโs decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on certain Indian goods, including a 25 per cent penalty linked to Indiaโs purchase of Russian oil. New Delhi has criticised the move as unjustified and said it will take all necessary steps to safeguard its economic interests.
A historic bond between nations
The US President further described the relationship as one rooted in history and shared ideals, noting, โThe United States and India share a historic bond as the worldโs oldest and largest democracies.โย Adding to the Republic Day messages, the US Embassy in New Delhi also shared a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump from Modiโs state visit to Washington last year.ย
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also extended greetings to India on the occasion, using the moment to highlight growing cooperation between New Delhi and Washington. โOn behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day,โ Rubio said.
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, attended the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, marking his first experience of the iconic parade.ย โHappy Republic Day, India!โ he said, calling the event a celebration of Indiaโs Constitution and democratic values.
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