Warsaw/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Indian diaspora in Warsaw, commended their role in the success of Operation Ganga during the evacuation of thousands of Indian students from Ukraine during the conflict with Russia in 2022.
Prime Minister Modi also announced a new initiative called Jamsaheb Memorial Youth Exchange Program under which 20 Polish youth would be invited to India each year, to further strengthen the special bond with Poland.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed with special warmth and exuberance by the community. In his address, he noted that a visit to Poland by an Indian Prime Minister was taking place after 45 years and he was eagerly looking forward to meeting President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk to strengthen India-Poland ties.
He stated that India as the Mother of Democracy and its shared values with Poland bring the two countries closer, a statement said.
Prime Minister Modi shared his thoughts on the significant contribution made by the Indian Diaspora in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. He called upon the community to become a brand ambassador of tourism to India and be part of its growth story.
He noted that the Dobry Maharaja, Kolhapur and Battle of Monte Cassino memorials were shining examples of the vibrant people-to-people ties between the two countries.
PM Modi also recalled the help provided by Poland during the earthquake in Gujarat.
Prime Minister Modi spoke about the transformative progress achieved by India in the last 10 years. He expressed confidence that India will become the third largest economy in the next few years. He also spoke about his vision for the country to becoming a developed nation – Viksit Bharat – by 2047.
He stated that Poland and India were enhancing their partnership in areas of new technology and clean energy and driving green growth.
The Prime Minister dwelt on India’s belief in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – the world is one family – which inspires it to contribute to global well-being and to be the First Responder in humanitarian crises.
The MEA spokesperson in a post on X said:
“Indian diaspora – a crucial pillar of India-Poland partnership!
A vibrant Indian diaspora in Poland welcomed PM @narendramodi with great joy and fervour.
“In his address, PM shared his thoughts on the transformative progress achieved by the country and outlined his vision for Viksit Bharat. He also dwelt on India’s age-old philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and its contribution to global progress and well-being.
“PM announced a new initiative called ‘Jamsaheb memorial youth exchange program’ under which 20 Polish youth will be invited to India every year.”
