This year marks proud milestones for IPC Member Countries: India’s 79th Independence Day on August 15, Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day on August 17, Malaysia’s 68th Independence Day on August 31, Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day on February 4, and Vietnam’s 80th Independence Day on September 2. These moments of national pride embody the resilience, vision, and enduring spirit of your nation.
The Secretariat cherishes the unity, mutual respect, and shared purpose that bind our community together. As we honour these national milestones, both past and forthcoming, we also look forward to working alongside all Members to ensure that the story of pepper continues to be one of growth, sustainability, and shared prosperity. May your journeys of nation-building be paralleled by the flourishing of our pepper industry, bringing greater value to farmers, stronger markets for traders, and lasting benefits to all stakeholders.
May these celebrations inspire renewed energy, strengthened partnerships, and a collective determination to advance not only the prosperity of your nations but also the shared legacy of pepper as a symbol of excellence and cooperation within the IPC.
Marina Novira Anggraini
Executive Director
