Indian Embassy celebrates 72ndIndependence Day of India

Embassy of India, Muscat, celebrated the 72ndIndependence Day of India on 15 August 2018. ShriRakesh Adlakha, Charge d’ Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of India in Muscat, unfurled the Indian Flag, in the morning at the premises of Embassy, in the presence of over 400 members of Indian Community in Oman.

After unfurling the National Flag, Charge d’ Affaires read out a message from the President of India to the nation on the occasion. Ambassador greeted the Indian Community in Oman and thanked them for their outstanding contributions in strengthening India’s friendly relations with Oman. He expressed his appreciation for the support extended by the Indian community to the Embassy, including volunteers and social workers from within the community. He also reiterated the commitment of the Embassy to do its best in delivery of consular and community welfare services to the Indian community in Oman. Students of Indian School Al Seeb led the gathering in singing the National Anthem and other patriotic songs. Some members of Indian community also recited patriotic poems. Charge d’ Affaires interacted with the members of Indian community individually and thanked them for joining the celebration.