In Republic Day messages, Trump hails historic bond, Xi talks of dragon-elephant tango

2026-01-26 - 20:13

Global leaders, including US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping, extended Republic Day greetings to India. Trump emphasized the bond between the world's oldest and largest democracies, while Xi highlighted India-China as "good neighbours, friends and partners." King Charles III also lauded the enduring India-UK partnership, noting shared values and deepening cooperation.