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Prime Minister Modi addressed a community event in Warsaw and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora community. (Image source: YouTube)
Prime Minister Modi addresses members of the Indian community after paying tribute at the Monte Cassino Memorial and the Kolhapur Family Memorial in Warsaw, Poland
Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Warsaw on the first day of his visit to Poland. Addressing the Indian community in Poland, Prime Minister Modi emphasized India's desire for lasting peace in the region and highlighted the progress India has made in its interactions with Indians living in Poland over the past decade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Poland on Wednesday, becoming the first Prime Minister to visit Poland in 45 years. Addressing the Indian community, he thanked everyone and expressed gratitude for the incredible scenes, saying: “The The scenery is wonderful, your hospitality…you people I have received a warm welcome here and I am so grateful to all of you…”
Prime Minister Modi attends Indian Diaspora event in Warsaw, Poland Hot Quotes
- “Over the past week, a lot has been discussed in the media about Poland and its people. It is said that this is the first visit to Poland by an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years. For decades, India's policy was to maintain an equal distance from every country, but now the policy It’s about being close to every country. India today wants to be connected to everyone.
- Addressing the Indian community, Prime Minister Modi said: “The whole world sees India as Vishwabandhu. This is not a matter of geopolitics but our values… Those who do not have a home… they come to India.
- “Our Jam Sahab was considered a good prince in Poland. During World War II, when Poland was in trouble and women and children needed refuge, Jam Sahab stepped up and A camp was opened for the Polish people,” he said.
- “India is launching the Jam Sahab Memorial Youth Action Plan in India, which will invite 20 Polish students to India every year. Young Polish people will know India better.
- The Prime Minister further said, “When there was a big earthquake in Gujarat, Jamgarh was also affected. Poland was one of the first countries to provide aid at that time.
- Talking about the Russia-Ukraine war, Prime Minister Modi said, “Wars can happen anywhere. India says humanity comes first. India is the birthplace of the legacy of Buddha and believes in peace not war. That is why India also advocates for peace in the region Peace. India’s position is clear, now is not the time for war… now is the time to unite and face the challenges that threaten all humanity.
- Prime Minister Modi thanked Polish citizens for helping Indians when Ukraine was in trouble. “Poland has helped Indians who were in trouble and fled Ukraine. Eight visa restrictions have been lifted. On behalf of the entire India, I want to thank all Polish citizens. I salute you all.
- “India is the mother of democracy. Indians believe in democracy and we saw this in the recent elections. In the EU elections, 18 million voters voted and in India 640 million voters voted.
- The Prime Minister further praised India's aerospace sector and said, “Two days from now is National Space Day. On this day, we landed Chandrayaan on the south pole of the moon where no one can reach. This place is called Shiv Shakti.
- “India wants to make progress in the coming years. We also plan to build our own space station… The day is very close when Indian astronauts will visit the Made-in-India Gaganyan space,” he added .
- “India and Poland have agreed on a social security agreement… which will benefit people like you. India's vision, culture, care and compassion are global. We follow the principles of Vasudhev Kutumbakam,” PM Modi said at the Poland said.
