WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on America's 244th Independence Day.

On Saturday, PM Modi tweeted: "I congratulate @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and the people of the USA on the 244th Independence Day of the USA. As the world's largest democracies, we cherish freedom and human enterprise that this day celebrates. @WhiteHouse"

Thank you my friend. America loves India! https://t.co/mlvJ51l8XJ

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2020

While replying to PM Modi's wishes, Trump tweeted: "Thank you my friend. America loves India!" The US President also attended the July 4 American Independence Day celebrations in South Dakota.