12 Key Points From PM Modi’s Speech At La Seine Musicale In Paris

International

oi-Prakash KL

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Indian diaspora at La Seine Musicale Center in Paris.

Addressing a gathering, he said that the world is moving towards a new world order and the role and capability of India is changing fast.

Here Are The 12 Key Points From His Speech:

Recommended Video

PM Modi in France: Modi addresses Indian Diaspora at La Seine Musicale in Paris | Oneindia News

• A recently published UN report stated that within just 10-15 years, India has brought about 42 crore countrymen out of the poverty line. This is more than the population of Europe, it is more than the population of America.

• French football player Kylian Mbappe is superhit among the youth in India. Mbappe is probably known to more people in India than in France,

• India is working towards becoming a developed country in the next 25 years…International agencies say that India is a bright spot…India has a lot of potential for investments. Indian government is committed to providing facilities & safety to all Indians who are settled abroad…whether it’s Ukraine or Sudan, Afghanistan, or Iraq, we have always come forward to protect our countrymen. Indian settled abroad are equally important to us like the citizens of India.

• It has been decided that Indian students pursuing Masters in France will be given 5-year long term post-study visa.

• India and France have agreed to use UPI in France. In the coming days, it will begin from the Eiffel Tower which means Indian tourists will now be able to pay in rupees.

• Reverse counting of launching Chandranyaan has started in India. After some hours, we will launch the historic Chandrayaan-3 from Sriharikota.

• India has resolved that it will not let any opportunity slip, nor will it let a moment go to waste. I have resolved that every second of my time is for the people of the country.

• People-to-people connect is the strongest foundation of the India-France partnership. The partnership between India & France is being strengthened by the people of India & France. The trust people of both countries share is resemblance of this…Here in France, ‘Namaste India’ is celebrated & in India, we celebrate ‘Bonjour India’.

• Tamil is the oldest language in the world. What could be a matter of bigger pride that the world’s oldest language is Indian.

• Hundreds of years ago, Indian soldiers protecting the pride of France, were martyred on French soil while performing their duty. Punjab Regiment, one of the regiments that took part in the war here, is going to participate in the National Day Parade tomorrow.

• Today the world is moving towards the new world order. India’s role is changing rapidly. India is currently chairing the G20 and the entire G20 group is seeing India’s potential.

• When I hear ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ abroad, I feel I have come home.