New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his gratitude to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday for his wishes on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, expressing confidence in the continued growth of bilateral relations between the two nations.

Responding to greetings from the Israeli Prime Minister, PM Modi highlighted the significance of the bilateral relationship, expressing hope for its further expansion.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Netanyahu, for your warm wishes," PM Modi posted on X. "May the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership grow even stronger, unlocking new opportunities and forging deeper people-to-people connections between our nations."

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