(KPL) The Indian Embassy in Vientiane on Jan 26 celebrated the 73rd anniversary of Republic Day of India by holding a flag hoisting ceremony at the embassy premises.

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony saw participation only of members of the embassy. However, it was live streamed on YouTube and Facebook pages of the embassy.

After unfurling of the Indian Tricolour Flag, the Ambassador of India Dinkar Asthana read out the address of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India to the nation.

India’s Republic Day marks the adoption of the Constitution of India on Jan 26, 1950, after India became an independent country on Aug 15, 1947.

India and the Lao PDR established diplomatic relations on Feb 2, 1956 and the two countries marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations last year.

The close friendly and mutually supportive relations between India and the Lao PDR go back long into history and are based upon deep cultural, religious and people-to-people linkages, as ancient civilisations.

Wat Lao (monastery) of the Lao PDR in Bodha Gava (Buddhagaya) in India was established in 2011. Not far from the Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha had attained enlightenment.

In contemporary times, the role played by India as Chairman of the International Commission for Supervision and Control on Indo-China has also reinforced ties.

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