'India–Israel friendship shines bright' as Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge glows in tricolour
India-Israel friendship took centre stage in Jerusalem as the city's iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in the colours of the Indian tricolour to mark India's 80th Independence Day. The striking display of saffron, white and green served as a…
India-Israel friendship took centre stage in Jerusalem as the city's iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in the colours of the Indian tricolour to mark India's 80th Independence Day. The striking display of saffron, white and green served as.
The Embassy of India in Israel shared the visuals on X, describing the illumination as a reflection of the enduring bond between the two countries. "India-Israel friendship shines bright!" the embassy said, adding that the landmark lighting represented friendship, shared values and "a future.
What Happened
The bridge illumination came as the Embassy of India in Israel marked Independence Day with a series of celebrations attended by members of the Indian Jewish community, the Indian diaspora and friends of India. Earlier on Saturday, the embassy said the 80th.
The embassy extended its Independence Day greetings to Indians in Israel and across the world, as the tricolour illumination in Jerusalem further underscored the warm and evolving ties between India and Israel.
Students of the Indian Cultural Centre added to the festivities with a dance performance showcasing India's vibrant cultural diversity.
The celebrations included the felicitation of winners of the âBharat Ko Janiye Quiz' and the âIndia Through My Lens' photography competition.
What Reports Say
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