The future of the Indo-US partnership has never looked brighter, President Donald Trump said as he lauded the “irreplaceable contributions” of the Indian-American community in shaping the country.
Trump in his message to the India Day parade in Chicago to mark the 71th anniversary of India’s independence, said that the US and India shared an enduring bond of friendship founded upon great respect for the values of democracy and mutual security.
“Thanks to the irreplaceable contributions of Hindus and Indian Americans, the future of our valued partnership has never looked brighter, and we continue to foster even greater cooperation for future generations,” Trump said in the message.
“As we celebrate this magnificent milestone for the people of India, we proudly recognise all of Hindus and Indian Americans who have been influential in shaping the character of our great nation,” Trump said, according to his message read on the occasion.
The day-long event which culminated in a concert by singer Mika Singh. The concert was attended by about 30,000 people.
Top American lawmakers on India’s Independence Day called for enhancing the Indo-US partnership.
On Tuesday, in a phone call made by President Trump to PM Modi on Monday night to greet him on the eve of India’s Independence Day, the two leaders agreed to enhance peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. They talked about establishing a new two-by-two ministerial dialogue, which would elevate their strategic consultations, the White House said.
During the phone call, Trump welcomed the first-ever shipment of American crude oil to India, which will begin this month from Texas. He also pledged that the US would continue to be a reliable and long-term supplier of energy to India.
(With inputs from PTI)