Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, calling the India-U.S. partnership a force for global good. In a post on X, Modi highlighted shared democratic values and expressed hope for continued prosperity between the two nations.
Countries worldwide celebrated the milestone with illuminated landmarks and diplomatic messages. In France, the Eiffel Tower displayed "USA 250" in lights, while Japan’s Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower glowed in red, white, and blue. Romania projected an American flag with "Freedom 250" on a concert hall, and the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, was lit in patriotic colors.
U.S. allies and partners, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine, extended congratulations. King Charles III praised America’s journey, Pope Leo XIV emphasized freedom of religion, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored the transatlantic partnership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy linked the anniversary to the "American Dream" of independence and freedom.
The U.S. marked the occasion with nationwide celebrations, including parades, fireworks, and commemorative events under the "America250" initiative. The anniversary highlights 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.