New Delhi, Jan 26, 2023, IANS

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked world leaders for extending their greetings on India's 74th Republic Day.

In response to a tweet by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Modi said: "Thank you Prime Minister @AlboMP. Greetings to you and to the friendly people of Australia on Australia Day."

In response to a tweet by French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi said: "Grateful for your warm greetings my dear friend @EmmanuelMacron on India's Republic Day. I share your commitment to work together for success of India's G20 Presidency and 25th anniversary of India-France Strategic Partnership. India and France together are a force for global good."

Modi also thanked Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda for his wishes.

"Thank You @cmprachanda ji for your warm wishes!" Modi tweeted in response to Prachanda's wishes.

Responding to Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering's wishes, Modi said: "Thank you @PMBhutan Dr. Lotay Tshering for your warm wishes! India is committed to its unique partnership with Bhutan for progress and prosperity of both our nations."

In response to a tweet by President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the Prime Minister said: "Thank you for your warm greetings, President @ibusolih. Glad to see the sustained progress achieved by India-Maldives partnership, underpinned by common democratic values."

In response to a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi tweeted: "Thank you for your warm wishes for India's Republic Day, PM @netanyahu. Look forward to further strengthening our strategic partnership."

Responding to Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth's wishes, Modi said: "Thank you, PM @KumarJugnauth. In our shared journey as modern Republics, our two countries have been partnering closely in people-centred development. Looking forward to taking our cherished partnership with Mauritius to even greater heights."