As India's Republic Day coincides with Australia Day, PM Albanese extends warm greetings

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed his best wishes to India as it celebrates its 74th Republic day which coincides with Australia's Day too. "Along with ir fellow citizens around world, Australia's Indian communities will celebrate Republic Day on 26 January, marking day in 1950 when Indian Constitution came into effect," said Albanese in a statement. This day is a moment to honour rich culture and impressive achievements of modern India, he ded.

Albanese furr said that it was a chance for all those of Indian heritage, including Australia's diverse and vibrant diaspora communities, to unite around ir shared love of India and ir shared faith in its future. "I wish all those celebrating a happy Republic Day," he said.

January 26 is Australia's Day as well

"Of course, 26 January is Australia's day, too," said Australian PM.  coincidence of our national days makes this an opportunity to celebrate depth of our friendship. Australia and India have never been closer, he asserted. Highlighting country's deepening ties, he said that it was also a reminder of everything "our shared future holds, and all that we have to look forward to as we continue to strengn and deepen our ties".

"India has me extraordinary progress across more than seven deces of independence, and Australia gives thanks for relationship between our nations. It enriches us all," he said.

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah sends his wishes

"I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency and to Government and people of Republic of India as you celebrate your 74th Republic Day," said Bunei, in a statement by its Foreign Affairs Ministry. "Brunei Darussalam and Republic of India continue to share long standing friendship and cooperation, and I look forward to opportunities to enhance se important ties in years ahe," re statement. "With my kind regards and best wishes for your continued good health and happiness," Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah concluded.