New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed thanks to French President Emmanuel Macron for his warm greetings as India celebrates its Independence Day.

In a post on X on Friday, PM Modi highlighted that India values the strategic partnership and remains committed towards deepening it for the benefit of Indians and the French.

He wrote, "Thank you, my friend President Macron, for your warm greetings on India's Independence Day. We value our strategic partnership and remain committed to deepening it for the benefit of our people."

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron had warmly congratulated India as the nation celebrates its 79th Independence Day.

He wrote on X, "Warm congratulations to the people of India on your...