Embassy of India Niamey, Republic of Niger

72nd Republic Day Celebrations Evening Reception at Hotel Bravia, Niamey

The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated with a Flag hoisting ceremony at the Chancery’s premises in the morning of 26 January. In the evening, a Reception was held at Hotel Bravia in Niamey. About 100 guests, including Acting Foreign Minister of Niger, Minister of Interior and five other Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of Diplomatic Corps & International Organizations, senior officials of Govt. of Niger, prominent Niger citizens and friends of India and members of the Indian Community attended the National day event. Invitees were personally welcomed by Ambassador and SS(HOC). As per local protocol, the ceremony began with playing of the National Anthem of India and Niger. This was followed by Ambassador’s speech on the occasion (with live interpretation in French) in which he touched upon the significance of the occasion, highlighted India’s accomplishments, especially in combating Covid-19, the manufacture and distribution of Covid vaccines to our neighbours and friendly countries and on the existing state of India-Niger bilateral relations. A slide show covering the entire gamut of India-Niger relations including development cooperation projects, cultural and outreach activities, Capacity Building and training (ITEC, IAFS ICCR Scholarships etc.), documentaries on India and highlights of Republic Day Parade in New Delhi were screened on the occasion. This was followed by Dinner.