US President Donald Trump on Monday extended greetings to India on the occasion of its 77th Republic Day, underlining the “historic bond” between the two countries even as bilateral ties continue to face friction over trade, tariffs and other issues.
“On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day,” Trump said in a message shared by the US embassy in New Delhi.
“The United States and India share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies,” he added.
“On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day. The United States and India share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies.” - President… pic.twitter.com/oC9x3Qs9y3— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) January 26, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also congratulated India, describing the relationship between the two nations as rooted in deep cooperation across several strategic areas.
“From our close cooperation on defense, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies to our multi-layered engagement through the Quad, the US-India relationship delivers real results for our two countries and for the Indo-Pacific region,” Rubio said in a statement.
“I look forward to working together to advance our shared objectives in the year ahead,” he added.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor joined the celebrations in New Delhi and attended the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path.
“Happy Republic Day, India! Honored to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, a celebration of India’s Constitution and democratic spirit. Thrilled to see the US-made aircraft soaring in the Indian sky, a powerful symbol of the strength of the US-India strategic partnership,” he said.
US-origin military platforms, including C-130J transport aircraft and Apache helicopters, were part of the aerial display during the parade.
The greetings come at a time when India-US relations have seen renewed strain. Ties took a major hit after President Trump imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods, including a 50 per cent levy and a 25 per cent punitive duty linked to India’s purchases of Russian oil.
Although the two sides held several rounds of talks last year to finalise a proposed bilateral trade agreement, negotiations remain stalled, largely due to Washington’s push for greater access to India’s farm and dairy sectors.
Beyond trade, relations have also been tested by other issues, including Trump’s claim of having ended the India-Pakistan conflict last year and concerns surrounding the US’s new immigration policies.
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