Casablanca [Morocco], July 21 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Rabat organized the “Connect With India 2026” event on Sunday as part of its continued outreach to the Indian diaspora in Morocco. The event aimed to strengthen the embassy’s engagement with the Indian community in Casablanca and promote the strong people-to-people ties between India and Morocco.
Around 150 members of the Indian diaspora attended the event at Le Méridien Casablanca, along with Moroccan representatives, members of the business community and other distinguished guests. The program began with the national anthems of Morocco and India.
Sanjay Rana, India’s ambassador to Morocco, addressed the gathering and spoke about the priority the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, places on maintaining close ties with the Indian community abroad and safeguarding its interests.
He informed attendees about recent government initiatives, including reforms to the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) program and the revised Know India Programme for youth of Indian origin. Ambassador Rana also highlighted financial and investment opportunities available to NRIs and OCI cardholders through GIFT City.
The ambassador said the event provided an opportunity for members of the diaspora to reconnect and celebrate India’s culture and traditions. He also outlined the embassy’s upcoming initiatives and future plans for the Indian community in Morocco.
Ambassador Rana encouraged the community to play a more active role in strengthening the India-Morocco Business Chamber and supported the creation of an India Professional Network in Morocco.
He also noted that India and Morocco will celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027 and invited the diaspora to actively participate in the commemorative events.
Representing the Indian community, Dev Anand, regional head of Satguru Travel, and Colin Nebhwani of the India-Morocco Business Chamber spoke about the growing partnership between the two countries, emerging business opportunities in Morocco and the important role of the Indian community.
Members of the Indian community, including Ravi Ranjan, a faculty member at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, shared ideas for strengthening India-Morocco ties. Madouli Oussama, general manager of Le Méridien Casablanca, also addressed the gathering.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Morocco said, “A memorable evening of culture, community and friendship at #ConnectWithIndia in Casablanca! Over 130 members of the Indian diaspora, Moroccan friends and distinguished guests came together at Le Méridien Casablanca for music, dance, more than 80 Indian and Moroccan delicacies, and the FIFA World Cup Final.”
“Ambassador Sanjay Rana shared the Embassy’s initiatives and future plans for diaspora engagement, while looking ahead to 70 years of India-Morocco diplomatic relations in 2027. From patriotic songs and Bollywood performances by Moroccan artists to warm conversations and shared celebrations, the evening reflected the deep people-to-people bonds between India and Morocco,” the embassy added. (ANI)
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