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Indian ambassador calls on young people to continue to work for progress of UAE

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India’s ambition to transform from a developing country into a developed nation in a “golden age” marks the start of the 79th anniversary celebrations of independence from British colonial rule. Deepak Mittal, India's ambassador to the UAE, called on more than 4.5 million Indians in the Emirates, and particularly the young, to take the UAE with it on its journey and scale new heights as “true friends” and partners. As India begins celebrations for its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, the message is to work with the UAE to “bounce back stronger together” amid the regional conflict. “We want to mark the anniversary to energise the spirit of patriotism, nationalism, for the Indian diaspora to feel part of Independence Day celebrations with joy, festivity and to revive that spirit of commitment to make India a developed India or Viksit Bharat by 2047,” Mr Mittal told The National in an interview . Performances of music and dance along with awards for art, poetry and quiz competitions wil