Goa, Aug. 15 -- Global leaders and neighbours on Friday extended warm greetings to India on its 79th Independence Day, highlighting strong bonds and reaffirming commitments to deepen bilateral ties.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his messages to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauded India's "well-deserved authority" in global affairs. He stressed Moscow's commitment to further bolstering the "special privileged strategic partnership" with New Delhi. "We value our relations of special privileged strategic partnership with India," Putin said, expressing confidence that joint efforts will continue to expand cooperation across multiple fronts.

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated India while recal...