Embassy of India Niamey, Republic of Niger

Celebration of Constitution Day

The Constitution Day was celebrated on 26 November in the Chancery premises. Mr. Mohammad Saidil Moctar, Minister and Special Advisor to President of Niger, was the Chief Guest. Members of Parliament, President of the Court of Auditors of Niger, Chief of the Staff of Ministry of Justice of Niger (senior to Secretary of Ministry of Justice of Niger), local Media, friends of India, and members of Indian community, were invited to the celebrations. The celebrations began by welcoming remarks by Second Secretary (HoC). Reading of Preamble of Constitution of India and a short Address was delivered by the undersigned. In his speech Minister Moctar appreciated democracy in India, various provisions of the Indian Constitution, the gift of Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre by India to Niger, and also the bilateral relations. The video byte recorded on him was in the background of Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre which is being established in Niamey under the Government of India’s grant assistance of US$ 35.484 million, and is nearing completion. This video byte was also played. The documentaries received from MEA were also screened. There were about 50 invitees attended the celebrations. A wooden carved handicraft from India was gifted to the Minister Moctar as a souvenier. Light refreshments were also served at the end of the Program.