Independence Day: US-India Relationship Deeper And More Expansive Than Ever, Says Secretary Blinken

Independence Day 2023: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has greeted India for 76 years of independence and said that the two countries now share a deeper and more expansive relationship than ever.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wishes citizens on 77th Independence Day.

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India Independence Day 2023: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday extended wishes to the citizens of India on the occasion of 77th Independence Day. He said that the relationship between the two nations has become deeper and more expansive in the last year than it ever was. According to an official statement, he said that as the world’s oldest and largest democracies, India and US have created a strong bond between the two countries. Blinken added that this bond grows ever closer as India-US work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable, and resilient.

"On behalf of the United States of America, we send our warmest wishes to the people of India as they commemorate 76 years of independence this August 15. On this momentous day, we reflect on the depth and breadth of our strategic partnership, and we celebrate the proud history of the Indian people, who are the key to the bright future we are building together," the statement read.

"This last year has shown that the U.S.-India relationship is deeper and more expansive than ever. As the world’s oldest and largest democracies, we’ve created a strong bond between our nations, a bond that grows ever closer as we work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable, and resilient," he further said, as per the official release.

Extending wishes on behalf of the people of America. Blinken said that the US commits to tackle the most pressing global challenges along with India.

"On behalf of the American people, I extend to the people of India best wishes on this important day. We stand with you in our shared commitment to tackle the most pressing global challenges to ensure the peace and prosperity of our peoples," he concluded.