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Narendra Modi

lines on the record: 57
first: 2014-09-24
most recent: 2021-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
sources: un-general-debate

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“Today, the world is witnessing a high level of tension and turmoil. There are no major wars, but tension and conflict abound. There is an absence of peace and uncertainty about the future. Even today, there is rampant poverty everywhere. The Asia-Pacific region, which is integrating, is still concerned about maritime security. That is fundamental to its future. Europe faces a new threat of division. In West Asia, the dividing lines and terrorism are increasing. In our own region, we are still struggling to combat terrorism and instability. For the past four decades, we have faced such a threat. Terrorism emerges in new forms and under new names. Be it small or large, in the North, the South, the East or the West, no country is free from threats. I remember when I met with world leaders 20 years ago, and we talked about terrorism.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“However, it is also Pakistan’s responsibility to come forward and to genuinely establish the appropriate atmosphere for bilateral talks. In raising that issue in this forum, I do not know how successful our efforts will be. Some people are doubtful. Today, we need to assist the victims of the floods in Kashmir. In India, we have organized large-scale assistance. We have not stopped at only India helping Kashmir. We have also asked Pakistan to assist, since that area was also affected by the floods. We have told Pakistan that just as we were helping the flood victims in India, we would also like to help those in Pakistan. We have proposed that. We are a part of the developing world but have limited resources. We would like to share our modest resources with all those who are in dire need of assistance.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We have seen unprecedented prosperity in Asia and beyond founded on strengthened peace and stability. Latin America, a continent of enormous potential, is coming together in the shared pursuit of stability and prosperity. That continent may prove to be an important anchor for the global community. India looks forward to a peaceful and stable environment for its development. Our future is linked to our neighbourhood. That is why, from the very first day, my Government gave the highest priority to promoting friendship and cooperation with our neighbouring countries. I have the same policy towards Pakistan. I want to hold serious bilateral talks with Pakistan in order to improve friendship and cooperation in a peaceful atmosphere, without the shadow of terrorism. I want to hold bilateral talks with that country.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We have helped to build a future for poor children. We have contributed towards the elimination of starvation and strived to save our planet. The 69 United Nations peacekeeping missions have made the Blue Helmet a symbol of peace in the world. Today, there is a surge of democracy across the world. The peaceful democratic transformation in Afghanistan shows that the Afghan people’s aspiration for peace will definitely triumph over violence. We have seen Nepal emerge from war towards peace and democracy. Bhutan’s young democracy is flourishing. There are also efforts towards democracy in West Asia and North Africa. Tunisia’s success shows that such a path of democracy is possible. In Africa, there is a new momentum for stability, peace and progress, and a new awareness is on the horizon.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“Today, as I stand here, I am equally aware of the hopes and expectations that are pinned on the General Assembly. I am struck by the sacred belief that brought us together. We established the Organization on the basis of great principles and perspectives, in the belief that if our futures are connected, we will have to work together for peace and security, for human rights and for the economic development of all. We must work together to those ends. At that time, there were only 51 countries. Today, 193 sovereign flags fly in front of this building. Each new country enters on the basis of the same belief and expectation. In the past six decades, we have been able to achieve a great deal. We have ended many wars. We have established and maintained peace. We have assisted economic development in many places.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“With the inspiration of that philosophy, a country marches ahead. India is a country that since its Vedic times, has been saying that the world, the entire globe, is a family. India is a country where, beyond nature, we have a communication, a dialogue, with nature. We never struggle with nature. That is a part of Indian life. The reason is that with that philosophy, India has been moving forward. Each country and each nation is shaped by its civilization and its philosophical tradition. India’s ancient wisdom, as I have said, sees the world as one family. India is a country that not only speaks for itself but for worldwide justice, dignity, opportunity and prosperity. We have always spoken out in support of such issues. Owing to our ideology, we have a firm belief in multilateralism.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session. It is a truly a great honour for me to address the Assembly for the first time as Prime Minister of India. I am humbled by the hopes and expectations of the people of India. I am also mindful of the expectations of the world from our 1.25 billion people. My country, India, is home to one sixth of the world’s population. It is a nation experiencing economic and social transformation on a scale rarely seen in the history of the world. Every country’s world view is shaped by its civilization and its philosophical traditions. India’s ancient wisdom sees the world as one family, and when I say this, I wish to make it clear that each country has its philosophy. I am not talking about ideology.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)