President Barack Obama has greeted the people of India on the country's 60th Republic Day hailing the great and growing partnership between the two nations and the friendship between their peoples. He also lauded the contribution of over two million Indian Americans who he said enrich every corner of the nation.

"And as our peoples continue to build upon that friendship, let our governments continue to work together to advance peace, prosperity, and stability around the globe," Obama said in a message issued by the White House.