August, 2015
MESSAGE
On the occasion of the 69th Independence Day of the Republic of India, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to Indian nationals, members of the Indian community and well-wishers of India.
On this historic day, we recall with reverence and respect the courage and sacrifices of our freedom fighters who paved the way for realization of a great nation which we all cherish today. India occupies a distinct place in the comity of nations by being the largest democracy that exemplifies unity in diversity and peaceful co-existence with a flourishing multi-cultural society. India is making great strides in various fields including economy, science & technology, education and in empowerment of its people.
Hailed as the defining partnership of the 21st century in the world, India and the US are enhancing their relationship not only at the bilateral level, but also at the regional and global levels. With the historic visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014 and President Barack Obama in January 2015, the leaders of both countries have given a great impetus to the momentum of this relationship. Our bilateral trade and investment, which are reaching new heights, are encouraging us to aspire for higher goals. Our cooperation has deepened in the established sectors while new fields are continuously added to widen our relationship. People-to-people contact is one of the strongest pillars of this growing relationship.
I take this opportunity to thank Indian nationals and Indian American community for their dynamic, substantial and continuous contribution to strengthening the relationship between the largest democracy and the oldest democracy.
Jai Hind.
(Arun K. Singh)
Ambassador of India to the US
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