International Diplomats Day: Officials across the globe call for a 'universal celebration'

The 4th International Diplomats Day was commemorated by various political leaders, envoys, celebrities worldwide as they posted wishes, video messages, and photos, wishing each other on the occasion. Many countries organized special events to mark the day in a safe environment adhering to the health precautionary measures amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The diplomats shared messages and experiences on representing their homeland nations from abroad. 

First cultural diplomat in the US, Moksh Raj Acharya, shared the third curtain raiser event on the occasion of the International Diplomats Day 2020 on Twitter. The event was hosted live on Indian Embassy in the US' page. Meanwhile, Consulate General of India in Dubai organized a special event in Dubai live-streamed by the Consulate General of India, Dubai's Twitter account.

The event was attended by scores of consulate generals and Ahmed Al Banna, UAE's ambassador to India, and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE. Further, the Birmingham City Counsel posted the address of Consul General Dr. Aman Puri as he extended greetings on the 4th International Diplomats Day. "Together we can and we shall overcome all the difficulties," he said. Further, Dr. Puri raised the country’s flag in Victoria Square to mark the occasion. 

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Hope for 'universal celebration'

Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Antananarivo, Madagascar & Comoros organized an event in Madagascar's capital. The Indian envoy to Madagascar and Comoros, Abhay Kumar, who attended the event, wished his colleagues worldwide on the eve of the International Diplomats Day, that was started in Brasilia in 2017 by him when he was posted in Brazil.

Kumar said that it was unbelievable that the day has come to be celebrated globally and has turned so significant by taking "little footsteps". He further expressed his hope that the International Diplomats Day celebrations will become more 'universal'.  

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(With ANI Inputs)

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