"May next 250 years take India-US partnership to new heights": PM Modi extends '4th of July' wishes to Americans
New Delhi, July 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended wishes to US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States as the country marks its 250th anniversary of Independence.
He expressed optimism for ties between India and the US to grow in the future, underlining how the friendship between New Delhi and Washington is a "force for global good".
In a post on X, PM 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."
He highlighted how India and the United States share more than a strategic partnership and said that the shared belief in democracy, rule of law and the limitless potential of the peoples of the two countries makes the friendship a force for global good.
"May the next 250 years bring even greater prosperity, peace and progress for America and take the India-US partnership to new heights," PM Modi said.
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, in a post on X, thanked PM Modi for the wishes.
On July 4, America is celebrating 250 years of independence.
The White House on its official website noted that under President Trump, the United States is executing a full year of festivities, which began on Memorial Day, 2025, and will continue through the end of 2026.
As the celebrations kick off in the US, First Lady Melania Trump extended wishes and in a post on X said, "Freedom is more than a constitutional principle. Individual Liberty is the foundation that lets one create, build businesses, challenge convention, and pursue ideas without fear. Self-determination inspires different thinking. It's the same free will our founders fought for in 1776 - and the same natural rights America protects today. Happy 250th birthday, USA!"
The White House is engaging all levels of government, the private sector, non-profit and educational institutions, and every citizen across the country to celebrate this historic milestone.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an American living in India, I appreciate PM Modi's warm wishes. The India-US partnership is truly special—democracy shared, values aligned. However, I do wish our leaders would focus more on climate change collaboration rather than just economic and strategic ties.
Very fitting that PM Modi acknowledges shared democratic values. But let's be honest—250 years for USA, 75+ for independent India. We still have so much to learn about being a true global democracy together. Hope this partnership also strengthens people-to-people ties beyond just diplomatic statements!
Nice gesture, but I hope this isn't just for show. India-US has become mostly about trade deals and military hardware. Where is the mutual support on issues like visa reforms for Indians or technology transfer? Actions speak louder than '250 year' wishes.
Happy 250th to my fellow Americans! Living in Bangalore now, I see the India-US partnership every day—tech collaborations, educational exchanges. PM Modi's vision for 'next 250 years' resonates. Let's make it a genuine partnership for global good, especially on climate and health.
Will the US help India with clean energy tech? That's the partnership we need! But yes, congratulations America on 250 years. Freedom is precious—something we Indians deeply understand after our own struggle. Let's keep democracy strong in both nations.
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