India, Aug. 15 -- As India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, leaders from across the world extended their wishes and highlighted their ties with India through the years.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah were among the leaders who extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, highlighting the strong and enduring partnerships shared by their nations with India. Track live updates on India's Independence Day celebrations

Here is a look at how world leaders greeted India on its 80th Independence Day:

Greeting the people of India, Rubio asserted that the bilateral ties were "stronger than ev...