Indians abroad celebrate 73rd Republic Day, greetings pour in from leaders across the world
India Today
Indians across the globe on Wednesday celebrated the 73rd Republic Day, as several world leaders, including British, Australian, Israeli and Bangladeshi Prime Ministers, extended their greetings on the occasion.
Indians across the globe on Wednesday celebrated the 73rd Republic Day amid Covid-19 restrictions, as several world leaders, including British, Australian, Israeli and Bangladeshi Prime Ministers, extended their greetings on the occasion, highlighting their strong friendship with India.
Charge d'affaires of the Indian Embassy in Beijing Dr. Acquino Vimal unfurled the tricolour at the embassy premises and read President Ram Nath Kovind’s address which was followed by cultural events. The ceremony was restricted to only officials of the embassy in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the Chinese capital.
This is the third time the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the Republic Day celebrations in Beijing. It was cancelled in 2020 due to a lockdown announced by China after the coronavirus broke out in Wuhan. In 2021, it was restricted to staff and their families in view of the prevailing infections.
In Singapore, Acting High Commissioner Siddhartha Nath read the President's message to the Indian community through social media. Performance of students from Indian schools in Singapore was also shared through social media.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson extended greetings to the people of India, saying he is proud of the friendship shared by the two “diverse democracies” and looked forward to fortifying the strong bond over the next 75 years and beyond. He focussed his Republic Day message on the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) talks and the India-UK vaccine partnership.
Anglo-Swedish biopharma major AstraZeneca is in a manufacturing tie-up with Serum Institute India (SII) for the production of Oxford University’s Covid-19 vaccine, known in India as Covishield.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison extended his greetings, also in Hindi, to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
