Anatavario, Jan 27 (UNI) Republic Day was celebrated at Indian embassy on January 26 in Madagascar where Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar unfurled the national flag.
Celebrations of the 72nd Republic Day of India were marked by unfurling of the Indian National Flag by Ambassador Abhay Kumar which was attended by the Indian community in Madagascar. Ambassador also hosted a reception on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day of India, in which the Defence Minister of Madagascar was the Chief Guest.
The newly elected President of the Senate of Madagascar as well as the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development and the Minister of Telecommunications also attended the reception besides the Ambassadors and the Head of International Organisations in Madagascar.
Speaking on the occasion of the reception hosted at the Embassy’s Residence, Ambassador Abhay Kumar said: “India and Madagascar have cordial and friendly bilateral relations since the time of Madagascar’s Independence in 1960. India and Madagascar have several ongoing cooperation programmes ranging across humanitarian assistance, education, health and capacity building which have been beneficial to Malagasy people.”
The Chief Guest of the evening, the Defence Minister of Madagascar General Richard Rakotonirina said: “January 26, 1950 is a historic day for India. In 72 years of being a Republic , India has met the immense challenges before it. Thanks to the tireless efforts and selflessness of its leaders, and above all, to the support and confidence of its people, India is today a model of success for many countries, especially African countries aspiring to emerge.”
Highlighting the efforts made by Malagasy government for development of Madagascar, the Minister said: “Since 2019, the Malagasy Government has been making all efforts to establish the foundations for harmonious economic and social development. We still face many challenges, but fortunately, Madagascar can count on loyal partners like India to support it. In this regard, we appreciate India’s aspiration to become one of Madagascar’s major partners in achieving its objectives of economic emergence, in accordance with the Emergence Madagascar initiative launched by the President of the Republic, Mr. Andry Rajoelina”.
