Trump's Republic Day message to India stresses 'historic bond' with US
India Today
Despite ongoing trade disputes and policy differences, the United States and India continue to uphold a historic partnership, as highlighted by US leaders on India's 77th Republic Day. The celebrations underscored the enduring strategic and democratic ties between the two nations.
Even as trade disputes and policy differences continue to strain bilateral ties, United States President Donald Trump on Monday described India and the US as partners bound by a “historic bond” while extending greetings on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day.
Trump’s message, shared by the US embassy in New Delhi, came at a time when relations between the two countries have faced turbulence over tariffs, immigration and strategic disagreements.
“On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day,” Trump said.
“The United States and India share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies,” he added.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also conveyed greetings, pointing to expanding cooperation across key sectors.
“From our close cooperation on defence, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies to our multi-layered engagement through the Quad, the US-India relationship delivers real results for our two countries and for the Indo-Pacific region,” Rubio said.
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