Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (July 4, 2026) greeted President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of America's Independence, and said the two countries shared belief in democracy and the rule of law, and the limitless potential of their people make the friendship a force for global good.
India and the United States share more than a strategic partnership, Mr. Modi said.
"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," Mr. Modi said in a post on social media platform X.
Mr. Modi spoke on the shared belief of India and the U.S. in democracy and the rule of law, and the limitless potential of "our people make our friendship a force for global good".
"May the next 250 years bring even greater prosperity, peace and progress for America and take the India-U.S. partnership to new heights," he said.
Mr. Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American Independence on Friday (July 3, 2026).
The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history's most-celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways.
Set to take a central role in the festivities, Mr. Trump plans to speak at the National Mall in Washington ahead of what is being billed as a historically enormous fireworks show that will rain down over the U.S. capital.
