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69th Independence Day of India celebrated at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York

 

 

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69th Independence Day of India celebrated at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York.

 

 

 

1. The 69th Independence Day of India was celebrated at the Permanent Mission of India to UN in New York today.

 

2. H.E. Ambassador Asoke Kumar Mukerji, Permanent Representative of India to UN hoisted the national flag at the Permanent Mission premises and readout salient excerpts from Hon'ble President's address to the nation.

 

3. The brief and impressive ceremony saw a well attended turn out of over 150 guests including senior Indian officials of the United Nations, Indian Army and Police officers on deputation to the UN, in addition to officials from PMI New York and their families. Under Secretary Generals of the UN, Mr. Vijay Nambiar and Mr. Atul Khare were also present.

 

New York

15 August 2015