India extends warm wishes to Senegal on 65th Independence Day

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Senegal commemorates its 65th Independence Day on April 4, marking six decades of freedom from French colonial rule. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended warm greetings to Senegalese Foreign Minister Yassine Fall, reaffirming India's commitment to bilateral relations. Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the national celebrations in Dakar. The day will be celebrated with national pride, featuring ceremonies and cultural events at the Place de la Nation.

"Warm greetings to FM @YassineFall, the Government and people of Senegal on their Independence Day." - S Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended warm greetings to Senegal's Foreign Minister Yassine Fall on their 65th Independence Day.

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India reaffirms diplomatic ties with Senegal on historic independence commemoration

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Jaishankar extends official greetings to Foreign Minister Yassine Fall

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Nigerian VP represents President Tinubu at national celebrations

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Senegal marks 65 years of freedom from French colonial rule

Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to advancing the 'broad-based partnership' between the two nations.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1908020764038537705

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote "Warm greetings to FM @YassineFall, the Government and people of Senegal on their Independence Day. Committed to advancing our broad-based partnership."

According to the Nigerian government statement, the Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country's 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations.

The Vice President's attendance at the annual event is in honour of an invitation extended to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, following the strong mutual relationship between Nigeria and Senegal, the statement added.

https://x.com/stanleynkwocha_/status/1907863682417127457

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha shared the pictures on X of the Vice President's arrival and wrote, "Vice President Kashim Shettima this evening arrived in Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country celebrates its 65th Independence Day Anniversary."

Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960.

The day is marked by national pride, with ceremonies, parades and cultural events.

The Independence Day celebrations will be held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar, with President Faye playing host to Vice President Shettima and other distinguished guests from across Africa and beyond.

Reader Comments

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Aisha K.
Beautiful gesture from India! 🇮🇳🤝🇸🇳 It's heartwarming to see nations celebrating each other's milestones. Wishing Senegal a joyous Independence Day celebration!
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Rajesh P.
While I appreciate the diplomatic gesture, I wish our leaders would focus more on strengthening economic ties rather than just ceremonial exchanges. The potential for trade between India and Senegal is huge!
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Mohamed D.
As someone from Senegal, this means a lot! Our relationship with India has grown so much in recent years. Happy to see VP Shettima representing Nigeria too - African unity is important.
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Priya S.
The cultural exchange between India and African nations is fascinating. Would love to see more coverage of the actual Independence Day celebrations in Dakar - the parades must be spectacular!
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Kwame T.
Happy Independence Day to our Senegalese brothers and sisters! 65 years of freedom is worth celebrating. Glad to see India recognizing this important day.
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Sunita R.
Dr. Jaishankar always handles diplomacy with such grace. His tweet was simple yet meaningful. More power to India-Senegal relations! ✨

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Senegal Independence Day S Jaishankar Yassine Fall Diplomatic Relations African Independence India Foreign Policy
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