Nov 6, 2012

INDIA - ISRAEL Joint Issue FDC from INDIA

FDC Name:India Israel Joint Issue
Issue Date:5th NOV'2012
Details:
The governments of India and Israel have jointly issued two commemorative stamps of INR 5.00 each to mark 20 years of diplomatic relations as a sign of cooperation between the countries.
The theme of the stamps is "Festival of Lights" - Israel's stamp features the menorah with the word "Zion" inscribed inside a magen david star, and India's shows a row of lamps, representing the Indian holiday of Deepavali.
The menorah featured on the stamp was inspired by the wooden menorah used by the Jewish community in Bombay, India.
Israel and India established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Israel opened its embassy in New Delhi in February, although it operated at a somewhat limited capacity.
The friendly ties between these two countries have flourished ever since and currently include agricultural cooperation, joint scientific and technological development, water management collaboration, thriving trade and more. 
One Sheetlet has also isueed for INR 100.00.The sheetlet was printed in limited quantity of 30,000.
Remark:Thanks Debasish Mitra for sending this FDC on the issued date by speed post.The design of stamps & the cover is good .

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