Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama [left] and Shri Narendra Modi [Fijian Government/File Photo]

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

This as India today commemorates the 75th National Independence Day Celebrations.

In his message Bainimarama says Fiji and India share cordial and common bonds of friendship which is demonstrated through continuous bilateral exchanges and multilateral engagements resulting in the strengthened partnership between the two nations.

He says these common bonds have been further cemented in our two countries’ pursuit to uphold democratic values, respect of sovereignty as well as multilateral exchanges and cooperation on various global issues of concern.

🇮🇳A glorious view from the Pacific! The High commission of India building in Suva (Fiji) decked up in #Tricolour on the occasion of 75th Independence Day of India. #AzadikaAmritMahotsav @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PMOIndia @PTI_News @WIONews @DDIndialive @IndiaToday pic.twitter.com/TcnjRzsNZE

— India in Fiji (@HCI_Suva) August 14, 2021

The Prime Minister extended Fiji’s good wishes for the continued progress, peace and prosperity for the future of the people of the Republic of India, on the occasion of India’s 75th National Independence Day.