Mon Jan 27 03:27:07 IST 2025: **US Congratulates India on Republic Day, Hails Defining Partnership**
Washington D.C. – The United States extended warm wishes to India on its 76th Republic Day, celebrating the nation’s democratic foundation and highlighting the burgeoning US-India relationship. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement emphasizing the enduring friendship between the two countries, calling the partnership “a defining relationship of the 21st century.”
Rubio’s statement lauded India’s democratic principles, noting the significance of its constitution. He underscored the importance of continued cooperation, particularly within the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), to foster a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The statement also mentioned plans to deepen collaboration in areas such as space research.
This statement follows a recent meeting hosted by Secretary Rubio with his Quad counterparts – including India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar – where they reaffirmed a commitment to strengthening economic opportunities and ensuring regional peace and security. A separate bilateral meeting between Rubio and Jaishankar further solidified this commitment, addressing regional issues and exploring avenues for deepening the US-India partnership. The discussions reportedly included economic ties and immigration concerns. Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is attending India’s Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest.
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