US, Japan, Australia Among Nations Wishing India on 77th Republic Day
Several countries including US, Australia, Japan, Finland and Sri Lanka extend warm Republic Day greetings to India.
As India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday, warm wishes and messages of goodwill poured in from countries across continents, reflecting India’s growing global stature and strong diplomatic relationships. Leaders, ambassadors and foreign missions took to social media to congratulate the people of India on the historic occasion, celebrating the country’s democratic values and constitutional legacy.
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, extended his greetings while highlighting the strength of the India–US strategic partnership. Describing it as an honour to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, Gor praised the celebration of India’s Constitution and democratic spirit. He also noted the presence of US-made aircraft in the flypast, calling it a powerful symbol of the deepening defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, also conveyed warm wishes, expressing enthusiasm about participating in the celebrations. Referring to the At-Home reception hosted by the President of India, the envoy highlighted India’s rich cultural diversity and the strong bonds of friendship between India and Japan. His message reflected the growing convergence between the two countries in areas ranging from economic cooperation to regional security.
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Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, marked the occasion with a special video message featuring officials from the Australian mission extending Republic Day greetings in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali and Marathi. Drawing attention to the shared date of Australia Day and India’s Republic Day on 26 January, Green described the occasion as a celebration of India’s diversity and the people-to-people ties that underpin the bilateral relationship.
Messages also came in from Sri Lanka and Finland, further underlining India’s wide-ranging international goodwill. Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended best wishes on behalf of its government and people, while the Embassy of Finland in India shared a video greeting its friends and partners across the country. India’s 77th Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution in 1950, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity—principles that continue to resonate far beyond its borders.
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