US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday wished the citizens of India on the occasion of their 74th Independence Day. "The United States and India have shared close bonds of friendship and democratic traditions since India gained its independence seventy-three years ago," he added. Pompeo further said that the US looks at India as a good friend and a 'great pluralist democracy'. I wish the people of India a happy Independence Day," Pompeo said. India's celebration of Independence day will be a muted affair owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: dna August 15, 2020 02:26 UTC