New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump and the people of the USA on the 250th anniversary of the US Independence on Saturday.

Modi in his twitter x post said that “On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence”. He also said his x post that India and the US share more than a strategic partnership. Our shared belief in democracy, rule of law and the limitless potential of our people make our friendship a force for global good. May the next 250 years bring even greater prosperity, peace and progress for America and take the India-US partnership to new heights.

The Indian mission in New York in its twitter x post wished the people of the United States a happy Independence Day. Team India in New York wishes the people of the United States a very Happy 250th American Independence Day. We celebrate our shared commitment to ‘We the People’, freedom, liberty, and democratic values. Happy American Independence Day! it said in a post.

Indian Navy has sent Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini to the US to participate in the SAIL4th 250 New York and SAIL Boston events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the largest-ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world. INS Sudarshini participated in Sail250 Virginia celebrations at Norfolk from June 19 to 23, joining tall ships from across the world and representing India in the Parade of Sail and the City Crew Parade.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the ship arrived at the Port of Baltimore last week, underscoring India’s rich maritime heritage as well as the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the Indian and US navies. As part of its landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26, the vessel reached Baltimore on June 26 after sailing from Norfolk, Virginia. The passage included a transit through the historic Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal, beneath major mid-Atlantic bridges.