Washington: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated the people of India on the occasion of their country's 78th Independence Day and highlighted the strong partnership between the two countries based on shared values ​​of democracy, freedom, and human dignity.

Blinken said in an official statement, "On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of India on celebrating the anniversary of their country's independence on August 15. On this important day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of US-India relations."

'Our shared commitment to democracy and freedom'

"Our comprehensive global and strategic partnership is based on the deep ties between our people and our economies and built on the foundation of our shared commitment to democracy, freedom and human dignity," the statement said.

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli also congratulated 

Earlier in the day, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 78th Independence Day. He expressed hope that the occasion will further strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister Modi hoisted the flag at the Red Fort 

Let us tell you that Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in the national capital for the 11th consecutive time on the occasion of 78th Independence Day. As soon as the national flag was hoisted by the Prime Minister, two advanced light helicopters Dhruv of the Indian Air Force showered flowers at the venue.