In marking the anniversary of the establishment of Indonesia’s diplomatic ties with India on April 23, the Southeast Asian nation has released a special commemorative stamp on the theme of Ramayana, designed by renowned Indonesian sculptor Padmashri Bapak Nyoman Nuarta.
As per a statement by the Embassy of India, “The stamp, designed by renowned Indonesian sculptor Padmashri Bapak Nyoman Nuarta, featured a scene from Ramayana in which Jatayu valiantly fought to save Sita. A specially signed version of the stamp will be on display at the Philately Museum in Jakarta.”
A specially signed version of the stamp will be on display at the Philately Museum in Jakarta, it said.
Indonesia’s Vice Foreign Minister Abdurrahman Mohammad Fachir and India’s Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat took part in the event, which was collectively organized by the two countries to flag off the 70th-anniversary commemorations of establishing their diplomatic ties.
Rawat underscored the significant strides that both nations had made in the last 70 years in their ties with a high point being the elevation of their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country.
The event witnessed a special photo exhibit documenting some of the milestone moments in India-Indonesia ties from 1949 to 2019.
An Indian troupe performed a cultural dance performance.
