Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a warm congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States as America celebrates the historic 250th anniversary of its independence. According to reports from UNI, in a message posted on social media platform X, PM Modi said 'On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians,' while extending his best wishes on the milestone, underlining the importance India places on its ties with the US. He called the occasion a 'historic' moment for America and highlighted the growing partnership between New Delhi and Washington.
PM Modi's message went beyond greetings and focused on values that bind the two countries together. As reported by UNI, he said India and the United States 'share more than a strategic partnership', stressing their shared belief in democracy, the rule of law and the 'limitless potential' of their people. These common values make India–US friendship 'a force for global good', suggesting that cooperation between the two nations can help address wider challenges around the world, from security and technology to climate and economic growth. The Prime Minister emphasized that 'the shared commitment to democratic principles and institutions has made the friendship between the two countries an important contributor to global peace, stability and prosperity.'
According to UNI, 'May the next 250 years will bring even greater prosperity, peace and progress for America' and take the India–US partnership to new heights, said PM Modi. This statement signals that India wants closer ties with the US in the decades ahead, positioning the relationship as a long-term strategic alliance beyond current bilateral cooperation. The message comes as New Delhi and Washington continue to expand cooperation across a broad range of sectors, including defence, trade, critical and emerging technologies, clean energy, space, education and people-to-people exchanges. The two countries have also intensified collaboration through initiatives such as the Quad and the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), underscoring their growing strategic alignment.
The Prime Minister's message comes at a time when New Delhi and Washington are expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. As reported by UNI, the partnership extends well beyond strategic cooperation to encompass defence, trade, critical and emerging technologies, clean energy, space, education and people-to-people exchanges. The United States marked the milestone anniversary with celebrations across the country, commemorating 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This comprehensive expansion demonstrates the growing strategic alignment between the two nations and their commitment to addressing global challenges together.
The US embassy in India marked the historic milestone with a collaborative video under the 'America 250 initiative' branding, featuring strong bilateral partnership highlights. The video showcased PM Modi and US President Trump sharing a handshake during a bilateral meeting at the G7 summit, along with a message from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating 'India is the world's largest democracy, and America is the oldest'. The video also featured messages from prominent Indian icons across sports, arts, and business, demonstrating the broad-based nature of India-US cooperation and its significance across multiple sectors of society.
