Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, attended the opening ceremony of the International Watercolor Festival “Caspian Waves” 2026 in Baku and delivered a keynote address, APA reports.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Kumar underscored the role of art and culture in strengthening mutual understanding, friendship, and people-to-people ties among nations. He commended the organizers for bringing together prominent watercolor artists from different countries and creating a platform for creative dialogue and cultural exchange.
On the sidelines of the festival, the ambassador met Indian watercolor artists Kalidas Satardekar, Gade Rajkumar, Bharat Pandit, and Rajesh Ajgaonkar, whose works are being exhibited at the event.
Ambassador Kumar congratulated the artists on representing India at the international festival and showcasing the diversity and richness of Indian artistic traditions.
The International Watercolor Festival “Caspian Waves” 2026, organized by International Watercolor Society Azerbaijan, has brought together professional watercolor artists from various countries for exhibitions, live painting sessions, and cultural activities.
The festival serves as a platform for promoting intercultural dialogue and expanding international artistic cooperation. Organizers noted that the participation of Indian artists highlights the long-standing cultural ties between India and Azerbaijan while contributing to the celebration of creativity, diversity, and friendship between the two nations.
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