Congratulatory Letter from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu on the Occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, 15 August 2026

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15 August 2026

Congratulatory Letter from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu on the Occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, 15 August 2026

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has written to congratulate President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of India's 80^th Independence Day on 15 August 2026.

The text of the letter is appended.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

15 AUGUST 2026

15 August 2026

Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu

President

Republic of India

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency and the people of India on the joyous occasion of India's 80^th Independence Day.

Singapore and India share a robust and forward-looking Comprehensive Strategic Partnership underpinned by close people-to-people ties. Our cooperation is multifaceted, expanding into new areas including skills development, digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. By drawing on our complementary strengths, I am confident that our two countries will continue to identify fresh opportunities for the benefit of our peoples.

Singapore and India also share an enduring interest in a peaceful, open, and connected region. We will continue working closely with India, as one of ASEAN's oldest Dialogue Partners, to strengthen regional integration and resilience, especially in trade, the digital economy, energy security, and the energy transition.

Please accept my best wishes for Your Excellency's continued good health, fulfilment, and lasting prosperity for the people of India.

Yours sincerely,

THARMAN SHANMUGARATNAM