Washington: Expanding the desire on the occasion of Indian Independence Day, US President Joe Biden said that New Delhi and Washington had to show the world that “two severe and diverse democracies” can give to people everywhere.
In a statement, Biden said: “I hope all who celebrate today, in India, in the United States, and throughout the world, India’s independence day is safe and happy”.
“On August 15, 1947, India reached its long journey towards independence, guided by the message of Truth & Non-Violence Mahatma Gandhi.
For decades, our B / W bonds, including vibrant communities of more than 4 million Indian-Americans, have .
Strengthen our partnership, “he added.
US Pres Joe Biden.
At this time ‘big challenges and opportunities’, President Biden said that the partnership between India and the United States was more important than before.
“Last year, our countries have united in a new way when we overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, including working in partnership with Japan and Australia – through Quad – to expand the manufacture of secure and effective Covid-19 vaccines and to strengthen coordination ‘miles Lastly ‘we reach people throughout the Indo-Pacific, “he said.
“At the time of this great challenge and opportunity, the partnership between India and the United States is more important than before.
And as we do, friendship between our countries will continue to grow and grow.
I hope all who celebrate today, in India, on United States, and throughout the world, Indian Independence Day is safe and happy, “he added.
India celebrates ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, marks the 75th independence year.
A series of events were being held throughout the country to mark the opportunity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebration of the Independence Day from the Red Fortress in New Delhi on Sunday.
(Ani)