US President Biden wishes India on its 75th Independence day anniversary; calls it an indispensable partner

Washington, Aug 15: US President Joe Biden on Sunday released a statement congratulating India for celebrating its 75th Independence day anniversary and said the United States and India were "indispensable partners" that would continue to work together to address global challenges in the years ahead.

"As people around the world, including nearly four million proud Indian-Americans, celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's independence on August 15, the United States joins the people of India to honour its democratic journey, guided by Mahatma Gandhi's enduring message of truth and non-violence," Biden said in a statement released by the White House.

The Democrat leader, who is yet to visit India ever since winning the Presidential elections also added that both countries' partnership was grounded in a shared commitment to the rule of law.

"India and the United States are indispensable partners, and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership is grounded in our shared commitment to the rule of law and the promotion of human freedom and dignity."

Biden further added that the 'vibrant Indian-American community in the United States' had made the US a more innovative, inclusive, and stronger Nation.

"I am confident that in the years ahead our two democracies will continue to stand together to defend the rules-based order; foster greater peace, prosperity and security for our people; advance a free and open Indo-Pacific; and together address the challenges we face around the world," the statement concluded.

India will mark its 75th year of independence on Monday, celebrating the end of British colonial rule in 1947.