Independence Day 2024: World leaders send I-day wishes to PM Modi

Independence Day 2024: India is marking its 78th Independence Day, and as part of the annual tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and gave his 11th consecutive address to the nation from the Red Fort on Thursday (August 15).

Congratulations are pouring in from around the world, with leaders congratulatingthe people of India and looking to strengthen diplomatic ties with the South Asian nation. Here are the world leaders who joined in India's 78th Independence Day celebrations by sending their best wishes.

1. Nepal: KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal

Nepali PM wrote on X, "Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Shri@narendramodiji and the people of India on 78th Independence Day!May this day strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our nations. Looking forward to advancing Nepal-India relations. #IndependenceDayIndia"

2. Maldives: PresidentMohamed Muizzu

On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, I extend heartfelt congratulations to President @rashtrapatibhvn, Prime Minister @narendramodi, and the people of 🇮🇳. Our enduring friendship, rooted in history, has evolved to foster prosperity and development in the Maldives and the… pic.twitter.com/HCtYMG0VLa — Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) August 15, 2024

"On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, I extend heartfelt congratulations to President@rashtrapatibhvn, Prime Minister@narendramodi, and the people of India. Our enduring friendship, rooted in history, has evolved to foster prosperity and development in the Maldives and the region. As we look to the future, I am confident that our partnership will continue to strengthen, driving mutual prosperity and shared goals,"Maldivian PresidentMohamed Muizzu wrote on X.

3. Maldives:Maldivian Democratic Party President Abdullah Shahid

Happy Independence Day #India 🇮🇳!

I wish Prime Minister @narendramodi, EAM @DrSJaishankar, the Government and the warm and friendly people of India best wishes and prosperity on this joyous occasion.

India has proved to be an “all weather” friend of the #Maldives. Our first and… pic.twitter.com/4UkkSS9G6h — Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) August 15, 2024

"Happy Independence Day India! I wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi, EAM Dr S Jaishankar, the Government and the warm and friendly people of India best wishes and prosperity on this joyous occasion. India has proved to be an “all-weather” friend of the Maldives. Our first and best responder for any crisis we have faced. An invaluable partner in our development journey. The people of Maldives continue to benefit from the generous development assistance and human resource development, and deeply cherish this relationship,"Former Foreign Minsiter of Maldives Abdullah Shahidwrote on X.

4. Bhutan: Prime MinisterTshering Tobgay

"Wishing the government and people of India a very happy Independence Day! May the special friendship between Bhutan and India grow ever stronger.@narendramodi @PMOIndia,"Tobgay wrote on X.

Thank you for the Independence Day wishes, PM @tsheringtobgay. https://t.co/OvMI09Vwj1 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2024

5. France: FrenchPresidentEmmanuel Macron

I thank my good friend, President @EmmanuelMacron for the wishes on our Independence Day. I too fondly recall not only his India visit but also our various interactions, which have added great strength to the India-France partnership. We will keep working together to further… https://t.co/mPLwNQRkOZ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2024

"Congratulations to the Indian people on your 78th Independence Day! I remember your warm welcome during my visit to India in January and look forward to working with my friend @NarendraModi on achieving the ambitious goals we have set for our strategic partnership," Macron wrote on X.

(With inputs from agencies)