An Indian idea of ‘International Day of Diplomats’ goes global in five years

Oct 25, 2021

Antananarivo (Madagascar), Oct. 25 (ANI): Indian Embassy in Madagascar celebrated the fifth International Day of diplomats in the capital Antananarivo on 24th October. A number of diplomats, celebrities and journalists were present at the event. The idea of celebrating an International Day of Diplomats was conceived by Indian diplomat Abhay Kumar, the current Indian ambassador to Madagascar in October 2017. He had proposed to celebrate it on 24th October, the day when the United Nations was founded, The celebration was aimed at raising awareness about the vital work diplomats and their families do in keeping the world going. While a number of them participated and conveyed their greetings virtually, diplomats from Bangladesh to Bahrain and United Nations were active members of the event held in the Indian Embassy to Madagascar in Antananarivo.