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PM Modi thanked Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for his Independence Day wishes, emphasizing India's commitment to stronger bilateral ties. Zelenskyy praised India's values and expressed hope for its role in global peace efforts. The exchange highlights diplomatic warmth amid Ukraine's ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Modi outlined India's ambitious economic and technological goals in his Independence Day speech.

Key Points: PM Modi Thanks Zelenskyy for India Independence Day Wishes

  • Modi reaffirms India-Ukraine ties amid global tensions
  • Zelenskyy highlights shared values of freedom and peace
  • Leaders discuss India's role in global peace efforts
  • Modi outlines India's economic and tech growth plans
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We earnestly wish our friends in Ukraine a future marked by peace: PM Modi thanks Zelenskyy for Independence Day wishes

PM Modi expresses gratitude to Ukraine's Zelenskyy for Independence Day greetings and hopes for peace in Ukraine amid ongoing war.

"We earnestly wish our friends in Ukraine a future marked by peace, progress and prosperity. – PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi August 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his greetings on India's 79th Independence Day, and earnestly wished Ukraine a future marked by "peace, progress and prosperity."

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Thank you President Zelenskyy for your warm greetings. I deeply value the joint commitment to forging even closer ties between India and Ukraine. We earnestly wish our friends in Ukraine a future marked by peace, progress and prosperity."

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1956678213742080017

Earlier on Friday, Zelenskyy extended greetings to the people of India, President Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day.

He wrote, "Congratulations to the people of India, President @rashtrapatibhvn, and Prime Minister @narendramodi on the Independence Day! This week we had a good, candid conversation with Prime Minister @narendramodi when I had an opportunity to personally convey my best wishes on this occasion."

The Ukrainian leader underlined the shared values of India and Ukraine, saying both nations have stood for freedom, dignity, peace, and development. He also expressed hope that India would play a role in global peace efforts, particularly in ending the ongoing war.

Wishes poured in from across the world, with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam among several leaders extending greetings to India.

Earlier, delivering his 12th Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, PM Modi made a series of announcements, signalling that India is poised to make significant progress into the future.

PM Modi outlined plans for various initiatives, including the production of India's first semiconductor chip, the development of jet engines, the creation of ₹1 lakh crore in youth employment opportunities, and a tenfold expansion of the nuclear program.

He presented his vision for "Naya Bharat" (New India) and set the goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047.In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi also unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) with an outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore.

The scheme aims to provide 3.5 crore employment opportunities to the youth and offer them Rs 15,000 upon securing their first job.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the diplomatic gesture, I wish our government would take a stronger stand against aggression. India has always stood for peace - we should use our growing global influence more actively.
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Rohit P
Good to see India maintaining relations with all sides. Our foreign policy should focus first on national interest. Ukraine war has already caused enough problems with fuel prices in India!
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in both countries, I appreciate this gesture. Ukraine has many Indian students and professionals. Hope India can play mediator role - we have the wisdom of non-alignment.
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Karthik V
Zelenskyy's mention of shared values is interesting. Both our nations have fought colonialism - Ukraine against Russia now, India against British before. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (world is one family) applies here.
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Nisha Z
The PM's focus should remain on Viksit Bharat first. While we wish peace for Ukraine, our priority must be those ₹1 lakh crore jobs and semiconductor plans. Atmanirbhar Bharat is the need of the hour!
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David E
India's neutral stance is being tested in this conflict. While the humanitarian message is good, the world expects more from a rising power. Hope Modi ji can use his diplomatic skills to help end this tragedy.

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