On Thursday, August 15, as India celebrated its 78th Independence Day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended warm greetings to the country. In a statement, the US Secretary of State lauded the strong partnership between India and the United States across a range of domains, stating that the foundation of the ties between the two nations is built on a shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and human dignity.
“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,” the US Secretary of State said.
“On this momentous day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of U.S.-India relations. Our broad global and strategic partnership is grounded in the deep ties between our people and our economies, and is built on a foundation of our shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and human dignity,” he added.
Additionally, Biden’s top adviser also lauded India-US ties, stating that cooperation between the two strategic partners is expanding rapidly as they continue to work together to advance their shared vision of a free, open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. “From climate and clean energy to space and defense technologies, US-India bilateral cooperation is broader and stronger than ever,” he added.
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