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“And you said, Always focus on learning. What's your approach to learning? What advice can you give on how to learn best, not just when you're young throughout your life?”
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“It's true that in every era A competitive atmosphere was created Between technology and humanity. At times It was Portrayed as conflict. It was often portrayed as if technology would challenge human existence itself, but every time, as technology advanced humans adapted and stayed a step ahead, it has always been the case. After all, it is humans who find the best ways to use technology to their advantage. And I believe that with AI Humans are now Being forced to reflect on what it truly means to be human, this is the real power of AI. Because of the way AI functions, it has challenged how we perceive work itself. Human imagination is the fuel AI can create Many thinks based on that, and in the future it may achieve even more. Still, I firmly believe that no technology can ever”
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“First, Perhaps the Who has stayed overnight? This was before my current role I learned a lot from those They gave me Not something asked or heard or learned merely from books. Weighs me down Certain way Thirdly, I have a simple I Har Think of the Remember them and ask yourself, will this help them? Then your decision will be right. That wisdom always guides me. Remembering ordinary statements Them. In my administration, my officials know this well. Probably Overwhelmed Receive lots of Various sources So, when someone comes to brief me, Not my only source of information. I always have additional perspectives available to me. Another thing. I Learner's mindset. Suppose I'm not familiar with something, and an official explains it to me. I Can you clarify this? How does it work? Then I deliberately played Devil's”
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“Look, I. Deeply respect him. And everyone in my country respects him as well Because I strongly believe there's a deep connection between science and spirituality. You'll find Srinivasa Ramanu Meaning And discipline is more than just hard work. You see, the more open we are to new and different. The more new ideas we'll have. I think Some people Carrying around But I don't believe information alone equals knowledge. Knowledge is something deeper. It gradually Recogn How we handle both”
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“First and foremost, I am truly. Grateful for your insightful question. Anyone who believes in democracy should listen to what I am about to share with you. We often discuss election results, but all the behind the scenes work is overlooked. Let's take the recently concluded 2024 general elections. As an example, There were nine hundred eighty million pounds. Registered voters. Each of those voters had a registered ID, and all the necessary details. In a vast database. And this number is twice the entire population of North America. It even surpasses the total population of the entire European Union. Out of the 980 million registered voters Six hundred and forty six million people Ventured out”
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“The relationship between India and And China isn't something new. Both nations have ancient Cultures and civilizations. Even in the modern world, they play a significant role. If you look at historical records, For centuries, India and China have learned from each other. Together, they have always Contributed to the global good in some way. Old records suggest that at one point India and China alone accounted for more than 50% of the world's GDP. That's how massive India's contribution was. And I believe. Our ties have been extremely strong with deep cultural connections. If we look back centuries, there's no real history of conflict between us. Always been about learning from each other and understanding one another. At one time Buddhism had a profound influence in China. And that philosophy originally came from here”
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“As far as Elon Musk, I've known him since my time as chief minister. He was there with his family and children so naturally the atmosphere felt warm and friendly. Of course we had discussions and we talked about many different topics. Now, with his Doge mission, he is incredibly excited about how it's progressing. And honestly, it makes me happy too because when I took office in 2014. I wanted to free my country from the deep rooted issues and harmful practices that have crept in.”
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“Look, I can say this. I have observed President Trump both during his first term and now in his second run. This time he seems far more prepared than before. He has a clear roadmap in his mind with well-defined steps, each one designed to lead him toward his goals I also had the chance to meet members of his team, and I truly believe he has put together a strong, capable group. And with such a strong team, I feel they are fully capable of implementing President Trump's vision. My interactions with them I met several people, Tulsi Gabar, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon And there was a family like atmosphere, everyone had come with their families.”
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“I'd like to share with you an event that stands out in my memory. Perhaps from that, you'll get. A better understanding of the point. I'm trying to convey. For example, we had an event in Houston, Howdy Modi. Both President Trump and I were there, and the entire stadium was completely packed. A massive crowd at an event in the US is a huge moment. While packed stadiums are common in sports, this was extraordinary for a political rally. The Indian diaspora had gathered in large numbers. Both of us delivered speeches, and he sat down below listening to me speak. Now that's his humility. The president of the United States sitting in the audience while I spoke from the stage, that was a remarkable gesture on his part. After finishing my speech, I stepped down. And as we all know, security in the US is extremely strict.”
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“I would like to Delve into periods of our history, the world may be unfamiliar with. Before 1947, during the struggle for independence, Everyone was fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder. And the nation was eagerly waiting to celebrate the freedom, the joy of independence. We could have a lengthy discussion on what led to the events that unfolded But the fact remains that the policymakers of the time agreed to India's partition. And they agreed to the Muslim side's demand of carving out a separate nation, with hearts weighed down by grief and silent tears. Indians embraced the This painful reality However, what unfolded Was an immediate heartbreaking saga of bloodshed. Strange filled with bloodied wounded people and corpses started arriving from Pakistan. It was a harrowing sight”
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“First and foremost, I don't think this is a fair comparison. Mahatma Gandhi wasn't 20th century leader His relevance transcends centuries. Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. Will last for centuries to come, and he remains relevant to date. As far as I am concerned, I have a responsibility to fulfill. Yet, the weight of that responsibility pales in comparison to my country. I am nowhere near as great as my country. And my strength lies not in my name. In the backing of 1.4 billion Indians and thousands of years of timeless culture and heritage. So wherever I go I carry with me the essence of thousands of years of Vedic tradition, the timeless teachings of Swami Vivekanand. And the blessings Dreams and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. When I shake hands with the world leader, it's not Modi.”
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“As I had mentioned before. I was born in Gujarat. Gujarati is my mother tongue Mahatma Gandhi was also born in Gujar His native language was Gujarati too. He pursued a career as an attorney And lived overseas for several years. He had plenty of great opportunities. But the deep sense of duty within him Along with the values instilled by his family, led him to give up all comforts and devote his life to serving the people of India. He joined the struggle for India's independence. And to this day He continues to deeply influence. The life of every Indian in some way. Mahatma Gandhi tried to. Live by his principles and practiced what he preached. For example, Strongly advocated for cleanliness and practiced it himself.”
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“I would spend entire nights listening to their patriotic songs. I enjoyed it. I don't even know why, but I just did. In our village there was a branch of the Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sang, where we played sports and sang patriotic songs. Something about those songs touched me deeply, they stirred something inside me. And that's how I eventually became part of the RSS. One of the core values that were instilled in us at RSS was Whatever you do, do it with a purpose. Even while studying, study with the goal of learning enough to contribute to the nation. Even when you exercise, do it with the purpose of strengthening your body to serve the nation. This is what we were taught. And today, RSS is a massive organization. It is now nearing its 100th anniversary. Such a massive volunteer organization likely doesn't Exist anywhere else in the world.”
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“Ever since childhood, I always had the habit of staying engaged in something or the other. I remember there was a man named Makoshi. I don't quite recall his full name. I think he was part of the service group, Makoshi Sony or something like that. He used to carry a small drum like instrument called the Tamborin with him. And he used to sing patriotic songs in his deep, powerful voice. Whenever he came to our village, he would hold programs in different places. I would run after him like a crazy fan just to listen to his songs.”
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“My birthplace is in Gujarat. Specifically in North Gujarat, in Messana district. In a small town called Wardnagar. Historically, this town holds great significance. And so Wardhnagar is where I was born and completed my early education. Looking at the world, As I understand it today I can reflect on my childhood and the unique environment I grew up in. My village had certain fascinating aspects Some of which are quite rare even globally. When I was in school, There was an elder in our village who Who would regularly Tell students, listen, kids, wherever you go. If you find A carved stone, or you find the stone with inscriptions on it, or anything with engravings, bring it and place it in this corner of the school. Over time, my curiosity grew and I started to understand, I realized that my village had a rich and ancient history.”
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“First of all, I am truly pleasantly surprised and honored. You are fasting All the more because it feels like. You're pastoring as a tribute of respect for me. So I express my deepest gratitude to you for doing this. In India Our religious traditions Are actually a way of life. Our Supreme Court once gave a Brilliant interpretation of Hinduism They have stated that Hinduism Is not about rituals or methods of worship. But rather It's a way of living. A philosophy that guides life itself And in our scriptures There is deep discussion. On elevating The body, mind, intellect, soul, and humanity. The outline various paths, traditions, and systems to achieve this. And fasting is one of them. But fasting alone isn't everything. In India Whether you see it culturally or philosophically,”
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“I am confident that our efforts will enhance peace and harmony in the world and make the world healthy, safe and prosperous.”
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“The proxy wars being waged in many parts of the world, terrorism and the recent Afghan crisis have further highlighted the seriousness of those questions. In terms of both the origins of COVID-19 and the rankings on the ease of doing business, global governance institutions have damaged the credibility they had built — the result of decades of hard work. It is essential that we persevere in strengthening the United Nations in order to safeguard global order, global laws and global values. I would like to end my address with the words of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore: “Boldly proceed on your path of good deeds; may you overcome all weaknesses and doubts.” In the current context, that message is as relevant to every responsible nation as it is to the United Nations.”
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“We must protect them from the race towards expansion and exclusion. The international community must speak with one voice to strengthen a rules-based world order. The broad consensus reached in the Security Council during India’s presidency shows the world the way forward in maritime security. Hundreds of years ago, Chanakya, the great diplomat of India, said that, when the right action is not taken at the right time, then it is time itself that causes the action to fail. If the United Nations wants to remain relevant, it will need to improve its effectiveness and enhance its reliability. Today all kinds of questions are being raised about the United Nations. We have heard such questions raised in relation to the climate crisis as well as in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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“On the other hand, countries with regressive thinking are using terrorism as a political tool. Those countries must understand that terrorism represents an equally grave threat to them. It is absolutely essential to ensure that Afghanistan’s territory not be used to spread terrorism or for terrorist attacks. We also need to be alert and ensure that no country tries to take advantage of the delicate situation there and use it as a tool for its own selfish interests. At this time, the people of Afghanistan, particularly its women, children and minorities, need help. We must fulfil our duty by providing them with that help. Our oceans are also our shared heritage. That is why we must bear in mind the need to, use and not abuse, ocean resources. Our oceans are also the lifeline of international trade.”
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“We are answerable to future generations when they ask what was done by the people whose responsibility it was to give direction to the world when it was time to take decisions. Today the world faces an increased threat of regressive thinking and extremism. In such a situation, the entire world must make scientific, rational and progressive thinking the basis for development. In order to strengthen a science-based approach, India is promoting experience-based learning. Thousands of Atal Tinkering Laboratories have been set up in Indian schools. We have also set up incubators, and a strong start-up ecosystem has been developed. On the occasion of the seventy-fifth year of its independence, when we celebrate the Azadi Ka Amrit festival, India will launch 75 satellites made by Indian students in schools and colleges.”
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“To that end, the expansion of global value chains is necessary. Our Atmanirbhar Bharat, or “self-reliant India”, movement is inspired by that very spirit. India is becoming a democratic and reliable partner for global industrial diversification, and in that context has struck a better balance between both economy and ecology. I am sure that everyone here is also proud of the efforts made by India on climate change as compared to those made by large developed nations. Today India has advanced with great speed towards its target of generating 450 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. We have also started to work on making India the world’s largest green hydrogen hub.”
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“Deeply conscious of its responsibility towards humankind, India has resumed the process of providing vaccines to those who need it in the world. Today I also extend an invitation to vaccine manufacturers from across the world to come and make vaccines in India. All of us are well aware of how important technology is in the lives of people today. However, in this ever- changing world, it is equally important to ensure that technology is applied with democratic values. No matter which country the doctors, innovators, engineers and managers of Indian origin live in, our democratic values inspire them to continue serving humankind. That is indeed a spirit we have seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has also taught the world another important lesson — that the global economy needs to be diversified even further.”
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“More than 3.5 billion transactions are completed every month in India through our unified payment interface. India’s vaccine delivery platform, CoWIN, offers digital support to register the administration of millions of vaccine doses in a single day. India, which puts into practice the principle of Seva Parmo Dharma, meaning “service is the highest religion”, today spares no effort in vaccine development and manufacturing, despite its limited resources. I would like to inform the General Assembly that India has developed the world’s first DNA vaccine, which can be administered to anyone above the age of 12. Another vaccine — a messenger RNA vaccine — is in the final stages of development. Indian scientists are also working on the development of a nasal vaccine against COVID-19.”
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“In the most developed countries, there are many people who do not have property rights to their homes or land. Today we use drones in India to map more than 600,000 villages. By doing so, we give people digital records of their homes and land, which will not only reduce property disputes but also give people increased access to credit and bank loans. Today every sixth person in the world is Indian. When Indians make progress, it also gives impetus to the development of the world. When India grows, the world grows. When India reforms, the world transforms. The science- and technology-based innovations taking place in India can make a big contribution to the world. Both the scalability of our technology solutions and their cost-effectiveness are unparalleled.”
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“Today more than 360 million people who previously could not even have imagined it was possible now have the security of insurance coverage. By giving more than 500 million people free treatment in hospitals, India has provided them with access to quality health services. By building 30 million proper homes, India has made homeless families homeowners. Polluted water is a very big problem, not just for India but for the entire world, in particular for poor and developing countries. In order to address that challenge in India, we have launched a broad campaign to ensure that piped clean water reaches more than 170 million homes. Reputed institutions of the world have said that, for the development of any country, people must have property rights to their homes and land — that is, ownership records are a must.”
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“Today is the birthday of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, who propounded the philosophy of Ekatma Manav Darshan, which translates into integral humanism or the development journey undertaken together and the expansion from the self to the universe, whereby the self moves from the individual to society, the nation and all humankind. This philosophy is dedicated to the concept of Antyodaya — the modern- day equivalent of leaving no one behind. It is with that principle in mind that India today is moving forward on the path of integrated equitable development. Our priority is that development should be all-inclusive, all- pervasive, universal and one that nurtures all. In the past seven years, India has brought more than 430 million people who were previously unbanked into the banking system.”
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“India is a country that counts dozens of languages and hundreds of dialects, distinct ways of life and cuisines. That is the best example of a vibrant democracy. The strength of our democracy is demonstrated by the fact that a little boy who at one time used to help his father at his tea stall at a railway station is today addressing the General Assembly for the fourth time as Prime Minister of India. I will soon have spent 20 years serving my people as Head of Government — as the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat and then as Prime Minister for the past seven years. Based on my own experience, yes, democracy can deliver. Yes, democracy has delivered.”
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“First of all, I would like to formally congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the office of President of the General Assembly. Your becoming President is a matter of pride for all developing countries, in particular small island developing States. For the past one and a half years, the world has been grappling with the worst pandemic it has seen in 100 years. I pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives during the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and express my condolences to their families. I represent a country that is proud to be known as the mother of democracy. We have a great tradition of democracy that dates back thousands of years. On 15 August, India began the seventy-fifth year of its independence. Our diversity accounts for the nature of our strong democracy.”
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“The high level of and active participation in today’s open debate shows that the subject is important for all members of the Security Council.”
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“And therefore, we have to keep our maritime environment free from pollution like plastics and oil spills, and take joint steps against overfishing and marine poaching. At the same time, we must also increase cooperation on ocean science. India has launched an ambitious “deep ocean mission”. We have also taken several initiatives to encourage sustainable fishing. Fifth principle: we must encourage responsible maritime connectivity. It is clear that infrastructure creation is necessary to increase maritime trade. But the physical sustainability and absorption capacity of the countries have to be kept in mind in the development of such infrastructure projects. For this, we must make proper global norms and standards. I am sure, on the basis of these five principles, that a global road map of maritime security cooperation can be formed.”
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“Third principle: we must face natural disasters and maritime threats created by non-State actors together. India has initiated several steps to enhance regional cooperation on this subject. We have been the first responder in maritime disasters related to cyclones, tsunamis and pollution. The Indian Navy has been patrolling the Indian Ocean since 2008 to prevent piracy. India’s White Shipping Information Fusion Centre is increasing shared maritime domain awareness in our region. We have provided training in hydrographic survey support and maritime security to many countries. India’s role in the Indian Ocean has been as a net security provider. Fourth principle: we have to preserve the maritime environment and maritime resources. As we know, the oceans have a direct impact on the climate.”
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“In today’s context, India has defined the vision of security and growth for all in the region on the basis of this open and inclusive ethos. Through this vision, we want to create an inclusive structure for maritime security in our region. This vision is of a safe, secure and stable maritime domain. Free maritime trade also requires that we fully respect the rights of each other’s sailors. Second principle: the settlement of maritime disputes must be peaceful and based on international law only. This is very important for mutual trust and confidence. It is only through this principle that we can ensure global peace and stability. With this understanding and maturity, India has resolved its maritime boundary with its neighbouring country, Bangladesh.”
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“I am confident that today’s high-level discussion will guide the world on the issue of maritime security. I would like to place before you five basic principles to structure this brainstorming. First principle: we must remove barriers from legitimate maritime trade. The prosperity of all of us depends on the active flow of maritime trade. The hurdles could be a challenge for the entire global economy. Free maritime trade has been associated with the civilization of India since time immemorial. Thousands of years ago, the Lothal port of the Indus valley civilization was linked to maritime trade. It was in the independent maritime environment of ancient times that the message of peace of Lord Buddha spread to the world.”
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“The ocean is our joint heritage. Our sea routes are the lifeline of international trade. And the biggest thing is that these oceans are very important for the future of our planet. But today, our shared maritime heritage is facing many challenges. Sea routes are being misused for piracy and terrorism. There are maritime disputes between many countries. And climate change and natural disasters are also maritime domain-related issues. In this broad context, we must make a framework of mutual understanding and cooperation for the preservation and use of our common maritime heritage. No country can make such a framework alone. It can only be realized through a common effort. It is with this thought that we have brought this important issue before the Security Council.”
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“I am confident that on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, the United Nations and its member countries will endeavour with a strong commitment to maintain the relevance of this great institution. Stability in the United Nations and empowerment of the United Nations are essential for the welfare of the world. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, let us once again pledge to dedicate ourselves for the welfare of the world. Thank you.”
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“Today, it is also being ensured that there is no discrimination in extending the benefits of all the schemes and initiatives to every citizen of the country. Large scale efforts are being made in India to promote Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership. Indian women, today, are the biggest beneficiaries of the largest Micro Financing Scheme of the world. India is one of those countries where women are provided Paid Maternity Leave of 26 weeks. In India, the rights of transgenders are also being secured through necessary legal reforms. Your Excellency, In its journey towards progress, India wants to learn from the world as well as share its own experiences with the world.”
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“This again was not an easy task. But India was able to do this. Today, India is one of the leaders in Digital Transactions. Today, India is providing Digital Access to its millions of citizens, and in the process ensuring empowerment and transparency. Today, we have also launched an ambitious campaign for a Tuberculosis free India by 2025. Today, India is implementing a programme for providing piped drinking water to 150 million rural households. Just a few days ago India has initiated a huge project for connecting its 600,000 villages with broadband optical fibre. Your Excellency, In the changed circumstances of the post-pandemic era, we are moving forward with the vision of a “Self-reliant India”. A Self-reliant India will also be a Force Multiplier for the Global Economy.”
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“India’s experiences, and India’s developmental journey marked with its ups and downs will only add to strengthening the path to global welfare. Your Excellency, Following the mantra of Reform-Perform-Transform, India has made great efforts to bring about transformation in the lives of millions of its citizens. These experiences are as useful for many countries of the world as they have been for us. In just about 4-5 years, India has brought over 400 million people into the formal financial sector. This was not an easy task. But India has proved that it can be done. In just about 4-5 years, 600 million people have been freed from open defecation. This was not an easy task.jsIpjBut India has achieved it. Within just about 2-3 years, more than 500 million people have been provided access to free health care services.”
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“Your Excellency, Starting from January next year, India will also fulfil its responsibility as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. I express my gratitude to all fellow members states who have bestowed this trust upon India. As the world’s largest democracy we will bring our years of rich developmental experience for the benefit of the whole world. Our way forward is to proceed from human welfare to the welfare of the World. India will always speak in support of peace, security and prosperity. India will not hesitate in raising its voice against the enemies of humanity, human race and human values — these include terrorism, smuggling of illegal weapons, drugs and money-laundering. India’s cultural heritage, tradition, thousands of years of experience will always stand in good stead for the developing countries.”
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“When India strengthens its development partnership, it is not with any malafide intent of making the partner country dependent or hapless. We have never hesitated from sharing experiences of our development. Your Excellency, Even during these very difficult times of the raging pandemic, the pharmaceutical industry of India has sent essential medicines to more than 150 countries. As the largest vaccine producing country of the world, I want to give one more assurance to the global community today. India’s vaccine production and delivery capacity will be used to help all humanity in fighting this crisis. In India and in our neighbourhood, we are moving ahead with phase 3 clinical trials in India. India will also help all the countries in enhancing their cold chain and storage capacities for the delivery of the Vaccines.”
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“The initiatives for the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the International Solar Alliance are realities today due to efforts of India. India has always thought about the interests of the whole humankind and not about its own vested interests. This philosophy has always been the driving force of India’s policies. From India’s Neighbourhood First Policy to our Act East Policy, as well as the idea of Security and Growth for All in the Region, or our views towards the Indo Pacifc region, we have always worked for the interests of humankind and not driven by our own self-interests. India’s partnerships are always guided by this very principle. Any gesture of friendship by India towards one country is not directed against any third country.”
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“Within the halls of the United Nations, one has often heard the words “the world is one family”. We treat the whole world as one family. It is part of our culture, character and thinking. In the United Nations too, India has always given priority to the welfare of the whole world. India is the country, which sent its brave soldiers to about 50 peacekeeping missions the world over to keep peace. India is that country, which in the course of maintaining peace, has lost the maximum number of its brave soldiers Today every Indian, while seeing the contribution of India in the United Nations, aspires for India’s expanded role in the United Nations. Excellency, On 2 October, India initiated the ‘International Day of Non-Violence’ and on 21 June India initiated ‘International Day of Yoga’.”
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“This is a country, which is the largest democracy of the world; This is a country with more than 18 per cent of the world population; This is a country, which has hundreds of languages, hundreds of dialects, many sects, and many ideologies; This is a country, which was a leading global economy for centuries and also one which has endured hundreds of years of foreign rule. Excellency, When we were strong, we were never a threat to the world, when we were weak, we never become a burden on the world. Your Excellency, How long would a country have to wait particularly when the transformational changes happening in that country affect a large part of the world? Your Excellency, The ideals on which the United Nations was founded and India’s own fundamental philosophy has a lot of commonality. They are not different from each other.”
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“Your Excellency, Reform in the responses, in the processes, and in the very character of the United Nations is the need of the hour. It is a fact that the faith and respect that the United Nations enjoys among the 1.3 billion people in India is unparalleled. But it is also true that the people of India have been waiting for a long time for the process for the reforms of the United Nations to get completed. Today, people of India are concerned whether this reform-process will ever reach its logical conclusion. For how long will India be kept out of the decision-making structures of the United Nations?”
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“But we cannot deny that there have been several wars, and many more civil wars. Several terrorist attacks shook the world and rivers of blood have continued to flow by. In these wars and in these attacks, the people who died, they are people just like you and me. Hundreds and thousands of children, who would have otherwise enriched this world with their presence, have left us prematurely. So many people have lost their entire life savings and have become homeless refugees. During those times and even today, can we suggest that efforts of the United Nations to tackle these issues were sufficient. Over the last 8 to 9 months, the whole world has been battling the pandemic of the Coronavirus. Where is the United Nations in this joint fight against the pandemic? Where is its effective response?”
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“In the 21st Century, the requirements and challenges of our present as well as our future are vastly different from those of the past. Therefore, the international community today is faced with a very important question: Whether the character of the institution, constituted in the prevailing circumstances of 1945, is relevant even today? With the changing times, if we don’t change, then the drive needed to bring change will also get weakened. If we were to make an objective assesment of the performance of the United Nations over the last 75 years, we see several stellar achievements. But at the same time, there are also several instances that point to the need for a serious introspection of the work of the United Nations. One could say that we have successfully avoided a third World War.”
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“Respected President of the General Assembly, On behalf of more than 1.3 billion people of India, I would like to congratulate every member state on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. India is proud of the fact that it is one of the Founding Members of the United Nations. On this historic occasion, I have come to this global platform to share the sentiments of 1.3 billion people of India. Your Excellency, The world of 1945 was significantly different from today’s world. The global situation, sources-resources, problems-solutions; all were quite different. And as a result, the form and the composition of the United Nations, established with the aim of global welfare, were in accordance with the prevailing situation of those times. Today we are in a completely different era.”
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“The great spiritual guru Swami Vivekananda delivered a message to the world 125 years ago during the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago. His message was one of harmony and peace, not dissension. Today the message from the world’s largest democracy to the international community remains the same. It is a message of harmony and peace.”
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“The lack of unanimity among us on the issue of terrorism undermines the very principles that were the basis for the creation of the United Nations. For the sake of humankind, I therefore firmly believe that it is absolutely imperative that the world unite and stand as one against terrorism. The face of the world is changing today. Modern technology in the twenty-first century is bringing about sweeping changes in our social and personal lives, the economy, security, connectivity and international relations. In such a situation, a fragmented world is in no one’s interests. Neither do we have the option to confine ourselves within our own borders. In this new era, we will have to give new direction and strength to multilateralism and the United Nations.”
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