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Unveiling of the plaque of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Posted on: March 10, 2022 | Back | Print

Embassy of India
Antananarivo
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Unveiling of the plaque of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” in Antananarivo, Madagascar 
 
Press Release
 
 
The Embassy of India Antananarivo organized a special unveiling ceremony of the plaque of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” in the Embassy premises on 10 March 2022 to mark the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on the occasion of 75 years of India’s Independence. 
 
The event was attended by members of local government, diplomatic corps, Heads of International Organisations, and members of Indian Diaspora in Madagascar. 
 
The plaque was unveiled through lightning of lamp by the Chief Guest of the event ,Minister of Communication and Culture of the Government of the Republic of Madagascar Mrs. Andriantogarivo Rakotondrazafy Lalatiana and Ambassador of India to Madagascar, Abhay Kumar along with other Ambassadors, Heads of International Organizations, and members of Indian Diaspora in Madagascar.
 
Addressing the audience at the unveiling ceremony, the Ambassador of India to Madagascar Abhay Kumar said - <>
 
Speaking on the occasion the Minister of Communication and Culture of Mrs Lalatiana said: <>
 
The Minister explained the programs of the Ministry of Communication and Culture and said: <<"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" fits perfectly with one of the great civic education programs initiated by the Ministry of Communication and Culture "Iray ihany isika" (we are one). A program drawn from our ancestral values. "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" is an universal philosophy that we can fully share and propagate. >>
 
The Minister quoted the speech of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi given at the plenary session of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 23, 2018:” Though there were hardly any means of reaching from one part of the world to another; still the feeling of oneness existed. This is because the spirit of co-existence was strong enough to overcome any barriers of knowledge or distance. The search for peace in the universe was paramount. This is the reason that our sacred prayers always end with a prayer for peace. Not only that, a meaningful prayer always starts with a prayer for the well-being of all."
 
The event also saw a special presentation on the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.