The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan recently organized a vibrant Indian Food Festival in Baku, which garnered a positive response from the local community and leaders. The event featured a variety of Indian cuisines, cultural performances, and diplomatic interactions, showcasing the diverse flavors, colors, and heritage of India. The festival attracted a large and enthusiastic audience, celebrating the essence of Indian culture.
Several Ambassadors, members of the Diplomatic Corps, senior Azerbaijani officials, Parliament members, business community representatives, media personnel, Indian community members in Azerbaijan, local citizens, and international diaspora attended the festival. Azerbaijani dancers Shirkhan and Aliya presented a dance performance on a Bhojpuri song from Bihar, adding to the cultural exchange at the event.
Randhir Jaiswal, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), expressed gratitude to the government of Azerbaijan for assisting in the evacuation of Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran. The newly-appointed Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, formally presented his Letter of Credence to Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku, marking a significant milestone in enhancing bilateral relations. The Ambassador also met with the last group of Indian students evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan, emphasizing the successful evacuation of over 300 Indian citizens, including 189 students, since March 6, 2026.
