President Kovind visits Anzac Memorial in Sydney

Sydney (Australia), Nov 21 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind along with the First Lady of India, Savita Kovind visited The Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park in the heart of Sydney. President Kovind was greeted by former senior Australian Army officer, David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley during his visit. The grand memorial was officially opened to public last month after an unveiling ceremony led by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The building was constructed in 1934 as memorial to Australian Imperial Force in World War I. A daily remembrance ceremony is held where visitors pause for a minute of silent reflection. The visiting President and the First Lady were given an overview of Australian and Indian military connections at the Hall of Memory, by senior curator and historian Brad Manera. There are four Niches of Remembrance in the Hall of Memory. President Kovind was shown The Gallipoli Niche, which highlights the Sari Bair battle that Australian