New Delhi (NVI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that it was an extremely proud and happy moment for him to see Indian Tri-Service contingent march in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow and lauded them for their “impressive turnout.”
‘Turnout’ is referred to as the way in which a cadet or defence services personnel wear their uniform and personal equipment correctly, in a disciplined manner. Armed forces personnel take special care of their dress and equipment while marching in a parade.
The Victory Day Parade in the Russian capital today marks the 75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II.
“Impressive turnout of the Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow is indeed an extremely proud and happy moment for me,” Rajnath tweeted.
Impressive turnout of the Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow is indeed an extremely proud and happy moment for me. pic.twitter.com/csEKNGKFLU
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 24, 2020
“Attending the Victory Day Parade at Red Square in Moscow today to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory of the Soviet People in the great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. I am proud that a Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces is also participating in this parade,” Singh said in an earlier tweet.
Attending the Victory Day Parade at Red Square in Moscow today to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory of the Soviet People in the great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
I am proud that a Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces is also participating in this parade. pic.twitter.com/0zBiaKH5r1
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 24, 2020
The Victory Day Parade was initially supposed to be organized on May 9 but was pushed to June 24 due to coronavirus pandemic.
A 75-member Indian military contingent is participating in the Victory Parade along with troops from at least 11 nations, including China.
While attending a media conference in Moscow yesterday, Rajnath said that his visit to the Russian capital is a sign of ‘special friendship’ between the two countries.
“My visit to Moscow is the first foreign visit from India of an official delegation after the COVID pandemic. Despite all the difficulties of the pandemic, our bilateral relations are keeping good contacts at the various levels,” he added.
He further stated, “India-Russia relations are one of Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Our defence relationship is one of its important pillars.”
Singh said that India looks forward to welcoming the Russian President at the invitation of PM Modi later this year.
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