PM Modi Calls India-US Friendship A 'Force For Global Good', Wishes Trump On Independence Day

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of American Independence.</p> <p>In a post on X, Modi wrote, "On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence."</p> <h2><strong>'Friendship A Force For Global Good'</strong></h2> <p>Highlighting the strength of India-US relations, the Prime Minister said the two countries share more than a strategic partnership.</p> <p>"Our shared belief in democracy, rule of law and the limitless potential of our people make our friendship a force for global good," he said.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence.<br /><br />India and the United States share more than a strategic partnership. Our shared belief in&hellip;</p> &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://ift.tt/XS3v0iT 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <p> <script src="https://ift.tt/fKiC2Y8" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> </p> <p>Looking ahead, Modi expressed hope for even stronger ties between the two nations.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/dutch-woman-s-explosive-testimony-against-ishaq-dar-s-grandson-1854511">Exclusive | 'He Used Family's Political Clout': Dutch Woman's Explosive Testimony Against Ishaq Dar's Grandson</a></strong></p> <p>"May the next 250 years bring even greater prosperity, peace and progress for America and take the India-US partnership to new heights."</p> <h2><strong>US Marks Historic Milestone</strong></h2> <p>The United States celebrated the landmark anniversary with parades, fireworks and commemorative events across the country, marking 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.</p> <p>The year-long celebrations, organised under the America250 initiative, culminated in Independence Day events honouring the country's founding, history and democratic values.</p> <h2><strong>India-US Partnership Continues To Deepen</strong></h2> <p>India and the United States have significantly expanded their bilateral relationship over the past two decades, with cooperation spanning defence, trade, technology, energy, and critical and emerging technologies.</p> <p>The two countries also work closely with Japan and Australia under the Quad framework to promote regional security and support a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/why-bhutan-isn-t-switching-to-e20-petrol-here-s-what-we-know-1854489">Why Bhutan Rejected E20 Petrol Despite India's Nationwide Rollout</a></strong></p>

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