Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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Press Release

02 February 2022

India -  Sri Lanka Friendship Walk at Hambantota

As a part of celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) & 74^th Independence Day of Sri Lanka which falls on 4^th February 2022, Consulate General of India, Hambantota organized “India – Sri Lanka Friendship Walk” on 1^st February 2022 at Hambantota.

02.       Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of her people, culture and achievements. India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 12^th March 2021 formally launched India@75 celebrations at Sabarmathi Ashram in Gujarat, 75 weeks before 15^th August 2022.

03.       The purpose of the walk was celebrating the Independence of India & Sri Lanka & years of friendship between both countries. The event was flagged off by the District Secretary of Hambantota Mr. Priyantha Sumanasekara at the Hambantota central bus stand and ended at the Consulate Premises.  Many distinguished personalities, including, Deputy Mayor & Municipal Council Members of Hambantota, Senior Government officials, officials from Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce and many other prominent local personalities were among the distinguished guests who participated in the event.

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Hambantota

02.02.2022