Trump, Biden Extend Republic Day Greetings, Highlight Strong US-India Ties
Former US President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden both extended warm wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day, emphasizing the strong and historic partnership between the world’s two largest democracies.
Key Takeaways
- Both former President Trump and President Biden issued Republic Day statements.
- Leaders highlighted the US-India partnership as crucial for global peace and prosperity.
- The focus was on shared democratic values, economic ties, and technological collaboration.
Donald Trump’s Message
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Congratulations to India, the world’s largest Democracy, on 75 years of independence. As President, I worked hard to strengthen the US-India relationship, which is crucial for both nations. We share a historic bond as the world’s largest democracies, and I look forward to deepening our ties for peace and prosperity. Best wishes to Prime Minister Modi and the people of India on Republic Day!”
Joe Biden’s Statement
President Biden also released a detailed statement marking the occasion.
In a statement, Biden said, “On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I extend our warmest wishes to the people of India as they celebrate 75 years of their Republic on January 26.”
“The U.S.-India partnership is stronger and more expansive than at any time in history. Our cooperation is vital to ensuring a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and world,” he added.
Biden outlined key areas of collaboration, including critical technologies, economic expansion, and clean energy. He also highlighted the deep people-to-people ties, citing the nearly five million-strong Indian American community.
“As the world’s oldest and largest democracies, we can and will continue to demonstrate that democracies can deliver for their people,” he added.
The coordinated greetings from both sides of the US political aisle underscore the broad, bipartisan support for the strategic partnership with India.
