New Delhi, Jan 4: India and Japan mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2022. Both countries have released special logos to mark the occasion, with India releasing the logo on Tuesday.
The Japanese side had launched its logo in August 2021.
India and Japan established diplomatic relations on April 28, 1952.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had launched a contest in September 2021 to design the Indian logo. Entries were invited from the public through the MyGov portal, and it was publicized by the External Publicity Division of MEA and also by the Embassy of India in Tokyo.
A total of 1,131 entries were received. A Screening Committee assessed the entries based on contest parameters and chose the winning logo as the first prize entry, an official statement said.
The logo 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, who studied Master of Computer Application (MCA) at Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.
To mark the 70th anniversary, a number of events are planned to be 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, it said.
