Meloni, Trudeau and other world leaders pay tribute to India on 78th Independence Day

India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, with world leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni and Canadian leader Justin Trudeau paying tribute to the country and its leaders. Prime Minister Modi thanked many world leaders for their I Day wishes.

While most leaders of South Asia's neighbors cited enduring friendships rooted in history and strengthening bilateral ties when greeting their respective leaders, presidents and prime ministers from other regions spoke of strategic ties and regional spirit.

'Indo-Canadians are an integral part of national identity'

Trudeau expressed congratulations and said the Indo-Canadian community is an integral part of Canada's national identity. He said Canada has one of the largest and most vibrant Indian diasporas in the world and their contributions play a vital role in shaping the country.

On behalf of the Canadian government, he extended blessings to India and said that Canada is always ready to cooperate with India to make the lives of the two peoples better. “Today, we join the people of India and Indo-Canadians in celebrating Indian Independence Day,” he said.

Trudeau said that Canada has a population of more than 1.3 million Indians and is one of the largest and most dynamic Indian diasporas in the world. “Our country's diverse Indo-Canadian community is an integral part of our national identity. They play a vital role in shaping Canada and making us stronger and better. Today, we celebrate their work in strengthening us country and ensure our prosperity,” he said.

Important pillar for the future of strategic partnerships: Meloni

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni posted a photo of herself and Modi at the G7 summit in June to express her wishes for India's Independence Day. She said the strategic partnership between the two countries is very important for the future.

“On the occasion of this 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. The ties between Italy and India are getting closer and closer, and I believe that together we will achieve great things achievements. Our strategic partnership is an important pillar for the future @narendramodi” she wrote in a post published in Italian on X.

In response, the Prime Minister said that he was grateful for Meloni's wish and hoped that the friendship between India and Italy would continue to grow and contribute to building a better planet.

“Thank you for your Independence Day wishes, PM @GiorgiaMeloni. May the friendship between India and Italy continue to grow and contribute to building a better planet.

Believe that our partnership will be strengthened: Muizzu

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar just visited the Maldives last week to restart bilateral relations between India and the Maldives. President Dr. Mohammad Muizur said on Heartfelt congratulations to the people of India.

He added: “Our enduring friendship is rooted in history and continues to grow, contributing to the prosperity and development of the Maldives and the region. Going forward, I am confident that our partnership will continue to strengthen, driving shared prosperity and achieving common goals .

Muizur's cabinet colleague, Foreign Minister Musa Zamel, extended warm greetings and best wishes to Jaishankar, the government and people of India. “Wishing the people of India continued peace, progress and prosperity, and a stronger and vibrant bilateral partnership between #Maldives and #India,” he said in a post on X.

Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Chairman of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, and former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid also sent greetings. “As India moves towards its goal of #ViksitBharat, we remain grateful for all the support India has extended to the security and welfare of the Maldives and the Indian Ocean region. May the time-honored friendship between the two peoples of India and Maldives endure.

Macron spoke in Hindi, and Putin called India “a well-deserved authority on the world stage.”

French President Macron also expressed his wishes in Hindi and English and greeted India on Independence Day. He said he remembered the warm welcome he received when he visited India in January and looked forward to “working with my friend @NarendraModi to achieve the ambitious goals we have set for our strategic partnership”.

Russian President Putin sent a congratulatory message to President Drupadi Murmu and Modi on this occasion. “We attach great importance to our special strategic partnership with India. I am convinced that the consistent implementation of the agreements reached after our recent talks in Moscow will contribute to the further development of Russian-Indian multifaceted cooperation.

The Russian President said that this is undoubtedly in the interests of the friendly peoples of the two countries and also meets the requirements of consolidating security and international stability. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X: “India enjoys well-deserved authority on the world stage and plays an important and constructive role in international affairs. We sincerely congratulate our Indian friends on Independence Day!

What do India’s neighbors say?

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli wrote on

Dr. Arsur Rana Deuba, Minister of External Affairs of India, also expressed to “May the friendship and partnership between Nepal and India continue to strengthen. May the people of India be blessed with peace, prosperity and progress,” she said using the hashtag #NepalIndiaRelations.

Tagging @narendramodi and @PMOIndia accounts with an

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Mum Ali Sabri extended “warm wishes” to Jaishankar, the government and people of India and said: “I am confident that the excellent bilateral relations between our two countries will continue to strengthen in the coming years. “

Greetings from Mauritius and Singapore

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth extended his “warmest congratulations” to Modi and the people of India in a greeting posted on Long live”.

Mauritius Foreign Minister Manish Gobind said: “On this day, we pay tribute to the enduring relationship that unites our two countries. Together, we are stronger. He also used the symbol of victory when posting greetings on X The dialect slogans “Jai Bharat” and “Jai Mauritius”.

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said he looked forward to “further cementing our long-standing close relationship next year as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and India.”

News from the Middle East

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Israel stood with India during the celebrations and valued India's “diversity and unity.” Katz wrote on

“Israel celebrates this special moment with you and values ​​the strength, diversity and unity of this great country,” the Israeli foreign minister stressed, writing the same message in Hindi.

UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said India's celebration of its 78th Independence Day “is a testament to the country's incredible development journey”.

“As we celebrate this important milestone, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister @narendramodi and the people of India. The UAE remains committed to strengthening our friendship, advancing our bilateral cooperation and building on our enduring partnership Happy Independence Day to our Indian friends.

What do the United States and the United Kingdom say?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken predicted a bright future for the U.S.-India strategic relationship, saying the two countries share a deep bond built on a shared commitment to democracy, freedom and human dignity.

Blinken congratulated the people of India on the eve of India's Independence Day: “On this important day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of the U.S.-India relationship.”

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy congratulated “the people of India and Indians around the world on the 77th anniversary of independence” and said on the 1st: “In Delhi, I saw the British and Indian people living together Strength. In the coming years, together we will increase investment, create jobs and face the challenges of the future,” said UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as India celebrates its 78th Independence Day. It is a testament to the incredible development of this country”.

Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Bagher Kani, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Wong Yin Yin, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and several other leaders also congratulated Modi, Jaishankar and India.

In addition to the leaders' personal information, the respective foreign ministries of some countries also blessed India through their official X handles. These include Egypt, Ukraine, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia, Cyprus, Estonia, Oman, Romania, Iceland and Latvia.

(With PTI input)