As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, the Indian missions abroad are celebrating the day with geity and patriotic fervour, highlighting the shared values of the occasion. On behalf of the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India. He said India and the United States working together, will rise to the modern challenges and ensure a brighter future for both countries. He described the historic relationship between New Delhi and Washington as consequential and far-reaching. In a social media post, the US Embassy in India wished ‘Happy Independence Day. It said US joins India in celebrating this important occasion, honoring our shared achievements in advancing global peace and prosperity.
Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat today hoisted the tricolour as the Embassy in Beijing celebrated the Independence Day at a colourful ceremony attended by a large number of the diaspora members. After the flag hoisting, Mr Rawat read excerpts from President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation, followed by cultural events. Members of the Indian diaspora, including Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Vice President Ajay Bhushan Pandey, attended the event.
Glimpses of the Flag hoisting ceremony at Indian Embassy in Tokyo have come in. Ambassador Sibi George hoisted the tricolor in Tokyo and read address to the Nation by the President Droupadi Murmu. The Embassy of India in Tokyo also extended greetings on the occasion of Independence Day.
In the Maldives, Indian diaspora members are celebrating Independence Day with Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
In Australia, the Consulate General of India in Sydney celebrated the day with great enthusiasm at the Consulate premises, where Indian Consul General S. Janakiraman unfurled the Indian Flag and read out President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation. The event was attended by members of the Indian community and friends of India, marking a strong sense of unity and shared pride.
Ambassador of India to Thailand, Nagesh Singh hoisted the national flag during a ceremony at the Indian Embassy in Bangkok. The event was attended by over 500 members of the Indian community and friends of India from different walks of life. The celebrations also featured patriotic music and dance performances by the Indian community members. Ambassador also felicitated members of the Indian diaspora for their integral role in assisting Indians in distress and in promoting Indian culture across various parts of Thailand.
In Myanmar, over 500 guests comprising the Indian diaspora and friends of India joined for Independence Day celebrations at India House in Yangon. Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, hoisted the flag and read President Murmu’s address, which was followed by vibrant cultural performances.
In the Philippines, around 300 people from the Indian diaspora and friends of India attended a function organised to celebrate the occasion at the Indian House in Makati City, Metro Manila. Indian Ambassador to the Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain, hoisted the National flag.
The Indian community in the United Arab Emirates celebrated Independence Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across multiple venues. Flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and official addresses marked the occasion at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General in Dubai, and various community centres throughout the Emirates.
Speaking at separate ceremonies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Consul General Satish Kumar Sivan and Ambassador Shri Sunjay Sudhir emphasised that the India-UAE partnership has reached its strongest point in history.
