Embassy of India and the Indian community in Paris celebrated the 69th Independence Day of India on Saturday, August 15, 2015 with great enthusiasm at the premises of Embassy of India, Paris. Around 550 people including members of the Indian community and friends of India attended the function. Ambassador H.E. Dr. Mohan Kumar unfurled the tricolour and read out the President’s address to the Nation on the eve of the Independence Day. He also read out the excerpts of Prime Minister’s address to the nation. 2. Ambassador in his speech noted the successful visit of PM Modi to France in April 2015 and highlighted the importance of strategic partnership between India-France. He also recollected his long association with France. Ambassador’s address was followed by a brief cultural programme by the Indian community.
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