TOKYO: India on Wednesday launched its logo on the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Japan in 2022.
Sanjay Kumar Verma, Ambassador of India in Tokyo unveiled the logo at the Indian Embassy during an event to celebrate 73 anniversary of Republic Day of India in the presence of Japan Foreign Affairs Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, and other ministry delegates.
Satoshi Suzuki Ambassador of Japan in India joined the event virtually.
A video message of the Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs S Jaishankar was played during the event.
The Japanese side had launched its logo in August 2021 to celebrate the year 2022 as the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between both countries. This year 2022 will also be the year of the exchange between Japan and southwest Asia. and for this, Japan has unveiled another logo.
India and Japan established diplomatic relations on 28 April 1952.
In 2022, the two countries will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. To mark this historic occasion, the two countries have decided to have special logos.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had launched a logo design contest in September 2021 to design the Indian logo. Entries were invited from the public through the MyGov portal. This was publicized by the External Publicity Division of MEA and also by the Embassy of India in Tokyo. A total of 1131 entries were received. A Screening Committee assessed these entries based on contest parameters and chose a logo as the first prize-winning entry.
The logo released by the Indian side depicts a Peacock and a Green Pheasant, which are national birds of India and Japan respectively.
The Green Pheasant forms the numeral 7 with its tail and the Peacock forms the numeral 0. The logo symbolizes the bond of friendship between the two countries. It has been created by Anup Deo Purty. He has studied Master of Computer Application (MCA) at Sardar Patel University, Gujarat. He has wide experience in e-learning, UI, and website design.
To mark the 70th anniversary, India has announced a number of events are held in India and Japan throughout the year. These include cultural activities, exhibitions, and seminars, covering diverse areas of India-Japan bilateral relations. These events will mark the occasion in a manner that truly reflects its significance and the commitment of all stakeholders to realize the full potential of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
