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World extends greetings to India on 74th I-Day

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Published : Aug 15, 2020, 6:39 PM IST

The US, Russia, China, Israel, Australia, Nepal and other countries extended their greetings to India on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

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Hyderabad: World leaders have extended their greetings to India on its 74th Independence Day.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin congratulated India on its 74th Independence Day in a video message, saying, "may the deep friendship and partnership between our nations and people continue to grow and flourish".

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a tweet on the eve of Independence day, congratulated his Indian counterpart Modi, and the people of India saying "you have so much to be proud of". "Swatantra Diwas ki haardik shubhkamnayen", he said in a tweet in Hindi.

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on India's 74th Independence Day.

Read also: On I-Day, citizens talk about India's achievements and aspirations

"Our sincere congratulations to the people of India, PM Narendra Modi, EAM S Jaishankar, colleagues at Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India in Russia and Consulate General of India, Vladivostok on IndependenceDay," Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted.

"Warm greetings from #Latvia to @DrSJaishankar and the people of #India celebrating IndependenceDay," Edgars Rinkevics, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, tweeted.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli made a courtesy call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended his greetings to him on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. The call came amid the border dispute between New Delhi and Kathmandu and growing internal rift in Nepal's ruling party.

Chinese envoy extends greetings

Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Saturday extended greetings to India on 74th Independence Day and said both countries must strive to prosper together in peace and develop a close partnership.

"Congratulations to the Indian government & people on Independence Day 2020. Wish China & India, two great nations with ancient civilization prosper together in peace and develop with closer partnership," Sun tweeted.

  • Congratulations to the Indian government & people on #IndependenceDay2020. Wish #China & #India, two great nations with ancient civilization prosper together in peace and develop with closer partnership.

    — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) August 15, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Read also: Oli makes courtesy call to PM Modi

On Friday, the Chinese Embassy had issued a magazine titled 'China-India Review' urging India to "stop all provocative acts to ensure that such incidents will not occur again", months after the clashes at the Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh between the two sides left 20 Indian soldiers dead and said the two sides need to build trust rather than suspicion.

"We urge the Indian side to conduct a thorough investigation, hold the violators accountable, strictly discipline the frontline troops and immediately stop all provocative acts to ensure such incidents will not occur again," Sun said.

Indians abroad celebrate I-Day amid pandemic

Indians across the world on Saturday celebrated India's 74th Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour and singing the national anthem and patriotic songs while wearing masks and adhering to the social distancing norms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands of countrymen in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Israel and several other countries marked the day with the national flag fluttering high and the national anthem reverberating at Indian missions abroad.

In Beijing, Indian ambassador Vikram Misri hoisted the tricolour at India House where a large number of Beijing-based Indian diaspora attended the Independence Day celebrations.

Addressing the gathering after the flag hoisting and reading President Kovind's address to the nation.

The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Gaitri Issar Kumar, hailed the loving bridge of global Indians that rallied round during the coronavirus lockdown to help fellow Indians in need as she led Independence Day celebrations in London.

Her message, which reflected on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to the Indian diaspora as a Living Bridge, also highlighted the important role played by people of Indian origin as well as the Indian High Commission in London during the pandemic.

The envoy, who took charge as the Indian envoy to the UK recently, went on to lead the Independence Day celebrations with a flag hoisting ceremony at India House, broadcast live via Facebook given the COVID-19 restrictions.

She delivered the address of the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, at an event attended by a small group of High Commission diplomats and officials.

The Indian mission in Israel live-streamed the Independence Day celebrations on its official Facebook page in view of COVID-19 restrictions.

Ambassador Sanjeev Singla hoisted the national flag and read out the President's address to the nation.

Indians in Singapore celebrated the day by sending greetings through live Facebook to the newly arrived High Commissioner (Designate) P Kumaran.

Students from Indian schools in Singapore led the online celebrations, signing patriotic songs followed by the President's message read by Kumaran at the High Commission complex.

Social distancing was observed among staff members who attended the unfurling of the flag at the complex with seating placed at a distance.

Kumaran pointed out the challenging times, due to COVID-19 pandemic, saying it was Independence Day comes under extremely difficult circumstances as such it could not be celebrated widely as has happened in the past with regular gatherings of 800 people and well wishes.

In Islamabad, the High Commission of India posted pictures of the Indian mission building decorated with lights and flowers.

The High Commission of India in Pakistan resplendent in the colors of the Tiranga, as the nation awaits its 74th Independence Day. Jai Hind! it said in a tweet.

In Wellington, the Indian High commission celebrated the Independence Day at the Wellington Indian Association where India's High Commissioner Muktesh Pardeshi hoisted the tricolour, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and addressed a select group of people.

He also presented Certificates of Appreciation to nine organisations/individuals for their exceptional community service.

In Melbourne, an event was organised by the Indian mission where the tricolor was hoisted and the national anthem was sung to mark the occasion.

In Jakarta, the Embassy of India invited the members of the Indian community and friends of India to join it on its YouTube channel to celebrate the occasion amidst restrictions and precautions due to the coronavirus.

In Dhaka, High Commissioner of India Riva Ganguly Das conveyed President's address to the nation to mark the day.

The Indian mission in Dhaka tweeted: Celebrations across Indian homes. We may not be able to meet and greet each other today, but our enthusiasm remains high.

It also shared a collage of home videos shot by the Indian community celebrating the occasion.

In Kathmandu, the embassy of India celebrated the Independence Day at the embassy premises. The event was attended by embassy officials and was live streamed also for Indians living in Nepal, Friends of India in Nepal and media.

In Colombo, High Commissioner Gopal Baglay planted the sapling of Na Tree (Mesua ferrea), associated with enlightenment of Maitree Buddha, at India House to mark the occasion.

In the beautiful, serene surroundings of #India House at #Colombo, we unfurl the tricolour proudly and with patriotism on the 74th #IndependenceDay, remembering the courage and sacrifice of everyone who built this nation #AatmaNirbharBharat, it said in a tweet.

In Abu Dhabi, ambassador Pavan Kapoor unfurled the tricolour in the presence of the officers and staff of the embassy. The live webcast was shared with the Indian community to enable all to join the online celebrations.

With inputs from agencies

Hyderabad: World leaders have extended their greetings to India on its 74th Independence Day.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin congratulated India on its 74th Independence Day in a video message, saying, "may the deep friendship and partnership between our nations and people continue to grow and flourish".

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a tweet on the eve of Independence day, congratulated his Indian counterpart Modi, and the people of India saying "you have so much to be proud of". "Swatantra Diwas ki haardik shubhkamnayen", he said in a tweet in Hindi.

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on India's 74th Independence Day.

Read also: On I-Day, citizens talk about India's achievements and aspirations

"Our sincere congratulations to the people of India, PM Narendra Modi, EAM S Jaishankar, colleagues at Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India in Russia and Consulate General of India, Vladivostok on IndependenceDay," Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted.

"Warm greetings from #Latvia to @DrSJaishankar and the people of #India celebrating IndependenceDay," Edgars Rinkevics, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, tweeted.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli made a courtesy call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended his greetings to him on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. The call came amid the border dispute between New Delhi and Kathmandu and growing internal rift in Nepal's ruling party.

Chinese envoy extends greetings

Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Saturday extended greetings to India on 74th Independence Day and said both countries must strive to prosper together in peace and develop a close partnership.

"Congratulations to the Indian government & people on Independence Day 2020. Wish China & India, two great nations with ancient civilization prosper together in peace and develop with closer partnership," Sun tweeted.

  • Congratulations to the Indian government & people on #IndependenceDay2020. Wish #China & #India, two great nations with ancient civilization prosper together in peace and develop with closer partnership.

    — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) August 15, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

Read also: Oli makes courtesy call to PM Modi

On Friday, the Chinese Embassy had issued a magazine titled 'China-India Review' urging India to "stop all provocative acts to ensure that such incidents will not occur again", months after the clashes at the Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh between the two sides left 20 Indian soldiers dead and said the two sides need to build trust rather than suspicion.

"We urge the Indian side to conduct a thorough investigation, hold the violators accountable, strictly discipline the frontline troops and immediately stop all provocative acts to ensure such incidents will not occur again," Sun said.

Indians abroad celebrate I-Day amid pandemic

Indians across the world on Saturday celebrated India's 74th Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour and singing the national anthem and patriotic songs while wearing masks and adhering to the social distancing norms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands of countrymen in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Israel and several other countries marked the day with the national flag fluttering high and the national anthem reverberating at Indian missions abroad.

In Beijing, Indian ambassador Vikram Misri hoisted the tricolour at India House where a large number of Beijing-based Indian diaspora attended the Independence Day celebrations.

Addressing the gathering after the flag hoisting and reading President Kovind's address to the nation.

The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Gaitri Issar Kumar, hailed the loving bridge of global Indians that rallied round during the coronavirus lockdown to help fellow Indians in need as she led Independence Day celebrations in London.

Her message, which reflected on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to the Indian diaspora as a Living Bridge, also highlighted the important role played by people of Indian origin as well as the Indian High Commission in London during the pandemic.

The envoy, who took charge as the Indian envoy to the UK recently, went on to lead the Independence Day celebrations with a flag hoisting ceremony at India House, broadcast live via Facebook given the COVID-19 restrictions.

She delivered the address of the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, at an event attended by a small group of High Commission diplomats and officials.

The Indian mission in Israel live-streamed the Independence Day celebrations on its official Facebook page in view of COVID-19 restrictions.

Ambassador Sanjeev Singla hoisted the national flag and read out the President's address to the nation.

Indians in Singapore celebrated the day by sending greetings through live Facebook to the newly arrived High Commissioner (Designate) P Kumaran.

Students from Indian schools in Singapore led the online celebrations, signing patriotic songs followed by the President's message read by Kumaran at the High Commission complex.

Social distancing was observed among staff members who attended the unfurling of the flag at the complex with seating placed at a distance.

Kumaran pointed out the challenging times, due to COVID-19 pandemic, saying it was Independence Day comes under extremely difficult circumstances as such it could not be celebrated widely as has happened in the past with regular gatherings of 800 people and well wishes.

In Islamabad, the High Commission of India posted pictures of the Indian mission building decorated with lights and flowers.

The High Commission of India in Pakistan resplendent in the colors of the Tiranga, as the nation awaits its 74th Independence Day. Jai Hind! it said in a tweet.

In Wellington, the Indian High commission celebrated the Independence Day at the Wellington Indian Association where India's High Commissioner Muktesh Pardeshi hoisted the tricolour, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and addressed a select group of people.

He also presented Certificates of Appreciation to nine organisations/individuals for their exceptional community service.

In Melbourne, an event was organised by the Indian mission where the tricolor was hoisted and the national anthem was sung to mark the occasion.

In Jakarta, the Embassy of India invited the members of the Indian community and friends of India to join it on its YouTube channel to celebrate the occasion amidst restrictions and precautions due to the coronavirus.

In Dhaka, High Commissioner of India Riva Ganguly Das conveyed President's address to the nation to mark the day.

The Indian mission in Dhaka tweeted: Celebrations across Indian homes. We may not be able to meet and greet each other today, but our enthusiasm remains high.

It also shared a collage of home videos shot by the Indian community celebrating the occasion.

In Kathmandu, the embassy of India celebrated the Independence Day at the embassy premises. The event was attended by embassy officials and was live streamed also for Indians living in Nepal, Friends of India in Nepal and media.

In Colombo, High Commissioner Gopal Baglay planted the sapling of Na Tree (Mesua ferrea), associated with enlightenment of Maitree Buddha, at India House to mark the occasion.

In the beautiful, serene surroundings of #India House at #Colombo, we unfurl the tricolour proudly and with patriotism on the 74th #IndependenceDay, remembering the courage and sacrifice of everyone who built this nation #AatmaNirbharBharat, it said in a tweet.

In Abu Dhabi, ambassador Pavan Kapoor unfurled the tricolour in the presence of the officers and staff of the embassy. The live webcast was shared with the Indian community to enable all to join the online celebrations.

With inputs from agencies

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