Emmanuel Macron says "Wishing all my Indian friends" in Diwali greeting
“Wishing all my Indian friends in India, France, and around the world, a very happy Diwali! May its light inspire us to ever uphold unity, peace, and hope!”
— Emmanuel Macron, President
Reported November 9, 2026 by theshillongtimes.com. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · November 9, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
On Sunday, Nov. 8, French President Emmanuel Macron was among several national leaders who publicly marked Diwali. In a social-media post, Macron sent holiday wishes to Indian people in several countries and shared a Hindi version of the message. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also released public messages. According to the report, those messages emphasized themes such as harmony, togetherness and good fortune. The greetings came as people observed Diwali in multiple countries, with the leaders addressing celebrants at home and abroad.
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- theshillongtimes.com ↗︎09 NOV 2026