Friday 17 / May / 2024
Muscat: The Embassy of India in Muscat celebrated the 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the event was limited to Embassy officials and staff.
However, it was telecast live, enabling Indian community to join the celebration virtually. Before the start of the event, a video highlighting the cooperation on COVID-19 with India’s friendly countries across the world including delivery of life-saving medicines vaccines was played.
The event started with the unfurling of the Indian flag by Munu Mahawar, Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, followed by singing of the National Anthem.
The ambassador gave a brief speech and read out excerpts from the address of the President of India to the nation.
He greeted the Indian community in Oman and thanked them for their outstanding support during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening India’s friendly relations with Oman.
The ambassador highlighted the recent initiatives taken by the Government of India, including Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and stated that the Indian diaspora in Oman would have an important role to play in it. He thanked the Oman government for taking good care of Indian nationals during the COVID-19 pandemic and stated that India can be a strong and resilient partner in all priority areas under Oman’s Vision 2040.
Videos of patriotic song sung by students of Indian School Muscat (ISM) and by Ms. Neha Vishal Shah were played after the speech of the ambassador, adding to the sense of patriotism and enthusiasm. Hundreds of Indian nationals joined the celebration online expressing their spirit and enthusiasm on the Republic Day.
