Greeting India for Independence Day, the US has said it takes pride in “our indispensable partnership.” On behalf of President Barack Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry, said he looked forward to continuing the “critical efforts to lay the foundations for peace, democracy, and prosperity in Asia and around the world”.
“During my recent visit to India, I was honoured to witness firsthand the vibrancy of your culture, the energy of your youth, and the strength and resilience of your democratic institutions ….Today the United States also takes pride in our indispensable partnership with India, a friendship built on our shared democratic values, the entrepreneurial spirit of our people, and our rich people-to-people ties,” Kerry said.