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Indian Ambassador Engages Diaspora in Baku, Highlights Community's Vital Role

Ambassador Abhay Kumar engaged with the vibrant Indian community in Baku, appreciating the role of various cultural associations in strengthening ties. He highlighted the diaspora's vital role in bolstering India's relations with Azerbaijan through economic, cultural, and social channels. The community, comprising about 1000 people including 350 students, shared their experiences and expressed eagerness to continue promoting cultural links. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to engagement, underpinned by the warm civilizational and cultural relations between the two nations.

Key Points: Indian Ambassador Meets Community in Azerbaijan, Strengthens Ties

  • Ambassador praised diaspora's contributions
  • Community includes professionals, students & businesses
  • Associations celebrated for cultural outreach
  • Govt committed to diaspora welfare
  • Event reinforced bilateral engagement
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Ambassador to Azerbaijan Abhay Kumar interacts with Indian Community in Baku

Ambassador Abhay Kumar interacts with Indian diaspora in Baku, appreciating their role in boosting India-Azerbaijan cultural and economic relations.

"Indian communities abroad are vital to strengthening India's relations with other countries. - Ambassador Abhay Kumar"

Baku, February 7

Ambassador Abhay Kumar rubbed shoulders with the Indian community, including representatives of various community associations in Baku.

The Indian community in Azerbaijan is a vibrant mix of professionals working with international companies, businessmen engaged in commodities trading, catering, restaurant and other businesses. The community of around 1000 people also includes 350 Indian students studying in Azerbaijani colleges and universities.

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Abhay Kumar appreciated the contribution of Indian community associations in Azerbaijan - Indian Association Azerbaijan (IAA), Baku Malyalee Association (BMA), Baku Tamil Sangham (BTA), Azerbaijan Telugu Association (ATA), and Indian Student Association of Azerbaijan (ISAA) in cultural outreach by regularly holding social events to celebrate major Indian festivals and events by working in close association with the Embassy. He appreciated that the associations are united as a community.

Kumar deeply appreciated the strength and support of the Indian diaspora. He highlighted that Indian communities abroad are vital to strengthening India's relations with other countries. They not only contribute to their country of residence but also to their motherland, India, through economic, cultural, political, and social channels.

Describing overseas Indians as the face of a modern, resilient, and ambitious India that is deeply rooted in its heritage, despite being thousands of miles from home, he assured them that the Government of India is committed to further strengthening its relations with the Indian diaspora and ensuring their welfare.

The community members shared their views, achievements & experiences in Azerbaijan. They expressed their keenness to continue working with the Embassy, including in promoting cultural ties between India and Azerbaijan. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to continued engagement and support for the Indian community.

India and Azerbaijan have warm relations, based on civilisational linkages, cultural affinities and shared values of understanding and respect for other cultures.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Great to see associations from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telugu states all united under one Indian community banner in Baku. This is the real "Unity in Diversity" in action abroad.
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David E
As someone who has worked in Central Asia, this is positive diplomacy. A strong, organized diaspora is a huge soft power asset. The 350 students are future bridge-builders.
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Anjali F
While the engagement is good, I hope the embassy's support goes beyond cultural events. Our professionals and businessmen there need more concrete help with trade linkages and legal frameworks. The commitment must translate to actionable steps.
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Karthik V
Only 1000 Indians in the whole country? That's a surprisingly small number. Shows there's massive potential for more business, education, and tourism exchange between India and Azerbaijan. Our embassies should actively promote this.
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Sneha F
Celebrating festivals together so far from home must keep the community spirit alive. Proud of our people representing India with such resilience and ambition ✨.

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