Baku, Aug. 15 -- The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan celebrated the 80th Independence Day on Saturday with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour, with enthusiastic participation of members of the Indian diaspora and Azerbaijani citizens.

According to the Embassy, the celebrations commenced with the soulful rendition of India's National Song, 'Vande Mataram,' followed by the hoisting of the National Flag by Abhay Kumar, Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan. The gathering then joined in singing the National Anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana,' marking the occasion with a strong sense of pride and patriotism.

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Abhay Kumar recalled the extraordinary sacrifices of India's freedom fighters and reflected on the cou...