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Obama greets India

Washington: U.S. President Barack Obama has sent his congratulations to all who will celebrate India's 64th Independence Day this weekend saying, “Indians around the world can not only look back on their history with pride, but can also look ahead to a future filled with hope and further progress.”

Speaking on behalf of his entire administration and the American people, Mr. Obama noted that ever since August 15, 1947, India's non-violent struggle for freedom, its rejection of terrorism and extremism, and its belief in democracy, tolerance, and the rule of law had been an inspiration and beacon of hope for people around the world.

Underscoring the profound effect of India's example on many countries, including the United States, he said that leaders of the Civil Rights Movement here, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had spoken of the debt they owed to Mahatma Gandhi, and the over two million Indian-Americans were living examples of the bonds that bound India and the United States. The President added that the accomplishments of the Indian-American community “have become well-known and admired in both countries.”

Strategic dialogue

Touching upon the ongoing Strategic Dialogue between the two countries, which is expected to get a fillip from the President's visit to India later this year, he said, “The strategic partnership between our countries will continue to grow, and I am looking forward to my November visit to India.”

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