Australian PM Wishes PM Modi "Joyous" 75th Independence Day

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his country cherishes the close partnership with India, built on trust, respect and shared values.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 75th Independence Day, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties, especially the partnership in advancing an "open and free" Indo-Pacific. Wishing my dear friend @narendramodi, the people of India and our Australian Indian community, a joyous Independence Day. We cherish our close partnership with India, built on trust, respect and shared values. Happy Independence Day! #dosti#diasporahttps://t.co/bb4Q5SEAEq In a video message posted on his twitter account, PM Morrison greeted the Indian community with a "Namaste" and said that the two countries are proud democracies and the ties that bind the two nations are strong, vibrant and enduring. "Wishing my dear friend @narendramodi, the people of India and our Australian Indian community, a joyous Independence Day. We cherish our close partnership with India, built on trust, respect and shared values. Happy Independence Day," he tweeted.