Indian embassy, community celebrate 79th Independence Day
The ceremony began with the unfurling of the Indian tricolour by Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul.
The ceremony was followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the laying of wreaths in honour of Mahatma Gandhi. Ambassador Vipul then read out excerpts from the address delivered on the eve of Independence Day by President of India HE Shri Draupadi Murmu.
The full text of the speech is available at
In his remarks on the occasion, Ambassador Vipul emphasized the deepening diplomatic relations between India and Qatar and highlighted the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries during the successful visit of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar to India in February of this year.
He also recalled the successful meetings held by the Indian multilateral delegation in Qatar in May 2025.
He also thanked the Qatari leadership for their unequivocal condemnation of the Pahalgam attack.
The ambassador expressed his gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Government of the State of Qatar for their continued support and patronage of the Indian community.
The ambassador commended the role and contributions of the Indian community, saying, 'Indians in Qatar play a pivotal role in India's development and the expansion of its relations with the world.'
He also commended various Indian community organizations for their continued support in promoting the well-being and progress of the community.
The celebrations were enriched by patriotic songs and vibrant cultural performances by members of the Indian community and school students.
To ensure wider participation, the event was broadcast live on the embassy's official Facebook and YouTube channels, allowing those unable to attend in person to join virtually.
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