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Indian PM greets Djibouti on its Independence Day

Xinhua, June 27, 2015 Adjust font size:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday greeted Djibouti on its Independence Day and thanked the African country for its support in evacuating Indian nationals from war-ravaged Yemen.

"On Djibouti's Independence Day, I convey my greetings and best wishes to the people of Djibouti. India remains grateful to Djibouti for their strong support and active cooperation to evacuate a large number of Indian nationals as well as nationals of other countries from strife-torn Yemen," Modi said.

The Indian Prime Minister added: "It indicates the robustness of our ties."

Djibouti gained independence from France in 1977. Endi