**Summary:**
On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged and thanked world leaders for their greetings and well wishes on India's 79th Independence Day. The Prime Minister specifically responded to greetings from the Prime Minister of Mauritius, the President of the Republic of Maldives, the President of France, and the Prime Minister of Bhutan, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and pursuing shared goals of progress, prosperity, and regional peace. The Prime Minister highlighted Mauritius as a strategic and trusted partner, the Maldives as a valued neighbor, and expressed commitment to deepening the strategic partnership with France. He also expressed hope that the bonds of friendship with Bhutan would continue to strengthen. This information was released by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2156949.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
Mauritius: A country; strategic partner of India mentioned in the context of Independence day greetings.
Navin Ramgoolam: Prime Minister of Mauritius
Republic of Maldives: A country; valued neighbour and close partner of India mentioned in the context of Independence day greetings.
Muizzu: President of the Republic of Maldives
France: A country with a strategic partnership with India; mentioned in the context of Independence day greetings.
Macron: President of France
Bhutan: A country; India shares bonds of friendship. Mentioned in the context of Independence day greetings
Tobgay: Prime Minister of Bhutan
Independence Day: 79th Independence Day of India
Prime Minister's Office
PM thanks World Leaders for their greetings on 79th
Independence Day
Posted On: 15 AUG 2025 7:26PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, thanked World Leaders for their greetings and wishes on
the 79th Independence Day.
In response to a tweet by the Prime Minister of Mauritius, the Prime Minister said:
“Deeply appreciate your warm wishes, Prime Minister Dr. Navin Ramgoolam, on the occasion of our
Independence Day. Mauritius will always remain a strategic and trusted partner in our shared pursuit of
progress, prosperity and a bright future for our peoples.”
Deeply appreciate your warm wishes, Prime Minister Dr. Navin Ramgoolam, on the occasion of our
Independence Day. Mauritius will always remain a strategic and trusted partner in our shared
pursuit of progress, prosperity and a bright future for our peoples. https://t.co/gll8vHmpOf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
Replying to a tweet by the President of the Republic of Maldives, Shri Modi said:
“Thank you for your warm greetings, President Muizzu. The Maldives is a valued neighbour and close partner
in our shared vision of peace, progress and prosperity for our people and the region.”
Thank you for your warm greetings, President Muizzu. The Maldives is a valued neighbour and
close partner in our shared vision of peace, progress and prosperity for our people and the region.
https://t.co/pgfXdjO1Bb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
In response to a tweet by President of France, the Prime Minister said:
“Thank you, my friend President Macron, for your warm greetings on India’s Independence Day. We value
our strategic partnership and remain committed to deepening it for the benefit of our people.”
Thank you, my friend President Macron, for your warm greetings on India’s Independence Day. We
value our strategic partnership and remain committed to deepening it for the benefit of our people.
https://t.co/tRqNyAHdfL
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
Replying to a tweet by the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Shri Modi said:
“I thank Prime Minister Tobgay for the kind wishes on India’s Independence Day. May the bonds of
friendship between our nations continue to grow stronger in the times to come.”
I thank Prime Minister Tobgay for the kind wishes on India’s Independence Day. May the bonds of
friendship between our nations continue to grow stronger in the times to come.
https://t.co/tNcIeu10tT— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
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(Release ID: 2156949)