President wishes the US on Independence Day

New Delhi, July 4: President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings to the government and people of the US on the occasion of their 241st Independence Day.

"Warm greetings and felicitations to government and people of the US on their Independence Day," the President tweeted.

Fourth of July celebrations are a grand affair in the US as the country celebrates its declaration of independence.

"India attaches high priority to further expanding and deepening its relations with the United States. I am happy that the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States and his discussions with you have provided greater opportunities for our two countries to take our mutually beneficial co-operation to greater heights in the years to come," Mukherjee said.