Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked a host of world leaders who extended their greetings to India on the occasion of Republic Day.
PM Modi thanked Thai Prime Minister Ing Shin, Former President of Maldives, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Former Prime Minister of Nepal, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and former Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.
Thai PM Shin in his wish, had said that Thai-Indian relations have always been constructive and fruitful.
Thanking him, PM Modi said, "Deeply appreciate your greetings PM Ing Shin as we celebrate glorious 75 years of the Indian Republic. We deeply value our relations with Thailand. Look forward to continued cooperation on enhancing regional connectivity and people to people connect."
Bhutan PM Tobgay, too wished India on the behalf of the people of Bhutan. PM Modi thanked him saying, "Thank you my friend PM Tshering Tobgay for your warm wishes on completion of 75 years of the Indian Republic. We also greatly value the unique and special partnership between India and Bhutan."
Maldives President Muizzu said that Maldives will always cherish the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation we share with India, which is built on mutual trust, respect, and understanding that have withstood the test of time.
PM Modi thanked Muizzu, "Thank you President Mohamed Muizzu for your wishes on India's Republic Day. I fully share your sentiment regarding the long standing partnership between India and Maldives. We are committed to deepen these bonds of friendship and cooperation."
On Sunday, India marked the occasion with a grand showcase of its military strength and cultural diversity at the grand parade at Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations this year.
(ANI)