Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (July 3) addressed the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana. While addressing the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, PM said, "I am deeply honoured to address this esteemed house today. It is a privilege to be in Ghana, a land that radiates the spirit of democracy".
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"As a representative of the world's largest democracy, I bring with me goodwill and greetings of 1.4 billion Indians," said PM Modi at Ghana Parliament today. PM added, "Ghana is known as the land of Gold, not just for what lies under your soil but as much for the warmth and strength in your heart."
Democracy is part of our fundamental values: PM Modi
"For us, democracy is not merely a system. It is a part of our fundamental values," said PM Modi in his address to the Ghana Parliament. PM Modi said, "Last evening was a deeply moving experience, receiving your national award from my dear friend, President John Mahama is an honour...On behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India, I thank the people of Ghana for this honour."
"India is the mother of democracy. For us, democracy is not merely a system; it is a part of our fundamental values...India has over 2,500 political parties, 20 different parties governing different states, 22 official languages, and thousands of dialects. This is also the reason that people who came to India have always been welcomed with open hearts," said the PM.
Addressing the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, PM Modi added, "Earlier today, I had the honour of paying tribute to our visionary and statesman and the beloved son of Ghana, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. He once said that the forces that unite us are greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart. His words continue to guide our shared journey."
Strong India will contribute to more stable world: PM Modi in Ghana Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said a strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world as he pushed for credible and effective reforms in the global governance in the wake of changing circumstances. In his address to the Parliament in Ghana, Modi also said that progress cannot come without giving voice to the Global South.
"As the world's largest democracy, India is a pillar of strength for the world. A strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world," Prime Minister Modi, who is here on a two-day visit, said.
Noting that India is the fastest-growing emerging economy, Modi said that on the foundations of a stable polity and governance, India will soon become the third-largest economy. Prime Minister Modi underlined that the world order created after World War II is changing fast.
"The revolution in technology, the rise of the Global South and the shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale," he said, adding that the changing circumstances demand credible and effective reforms in global governance.
Here are some key pointers from PM Modi's speech in Ghana-
- We have decided to elevate our ties to a comprehensive partnership.
- People of India have resolved to make India a developed nation by 2047.
- Progress cannot come without giving voice to the Global South.
- Changing circumstances demand credible and effective reforms in global governance.
- The revolution in technology, the rise of the Global South and shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale.
- The world order created after World War II is changing fast.
PM Modi receives Ghana's highest state honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the national honour of Ghana, Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, by its President, John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of his "distinguished" statesmanship and influential global leadership, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, the Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the aspirations of the youth of India, its cultural traditions and diversity, and to the historical ties between Ghana and India. PM Modi also thanked the people and government of Ghana for this special gesture.
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