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    Maldives reaffirms commitment to advance close partnership with India in Independence Day greetings

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    Maldivian President Muizzu has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the bond and enduring friendship with India. On India's 80th Independence Day, warm wishes poured in from multiple nations, including France, Bhutan, and Nepal. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for these affectionate greetings. Such messages underline India's extensive diplomatic efforts and cooperative spirit in the region, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and shared prosperity.

    Maldives reaffirms commitment to advance close partnership with India in Independence Day greetingsANI
    New Delhi: As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with fervour and enthusiasm, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the commitment of the country to deepen partnership with India and the enduring friendship between the people.

    In a post on X, he extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government and the people of India on the joyous occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

    "Eight decades of Independence reflect the aspirations, resilience and enduring spirit of the Government and people of India. On this auspicious occasion, I reaffirm the commitment of the Government of Maldives to further advance our close partnership built upon mutual respect, shared prosperity and enduring friendship between our two peoples," he said.


    Wishes have poured in from across the world as India celebrates Independence Day.

    In a series of posts on X, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended greetings of foreign ministries of Somalia, Romania, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, Serbia and Slovenia.

    Other countries that extended wishes to India include Cyprus, Albania, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Estonia.

    Israel, Latvia, Jordan, Lithuania, Russia and Malaysia also joined in wishing India as it heralds into the 80th year of independence.

    Foreign Ministries of Montenegro, Paraguay, Egypt, Chile and Dominica also joined in wishing India.

    Meanwhile, in a series of posts on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay for their greetings.

    He also thanked Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane for their wishes and said that India stands committed to working together to further strengthen the multifaceted and age-old civilizational ties between India and Nepal for the mutual prosperity and well-being of the people of the two nations.


    "Thank you Rabi Lamichhane Ji for your warm wishes. We are committed to strengthening the deep bonds of friendship between India and Nepal for mutual progress and prosperity.@hamrorabi https://t.co/z0Oowx8DQ4- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2026"

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    The messages come as India marks 80 years of independence, with leaders and governments from across the world joining the celebrations and reaffirming their commitment to stronger partnerships with New Delhi.

    The greetings underline the breadth of India's diplomatic engagement and the emphasis placed on friendship, cooperation and a peaceful and prosperous region.

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