Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Emphasizing the similarities between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said culture, food and cricket deeply connect India and Guyana. At a community event in Guyana on Thursday, the Prime Minister praised the Indo-Guyanese community and its contribution to the development of the Caribbean nation. He said three things in particular, culture, food and cricket, deeply connect India and Guyana. The Prime Minister arrived in Guyana on Wednesday, marking the first visit by an Indian Head of State to the country in more than 50 years.
Saluting the spirit of the Indo-Guyanese community, he said: you have fought for freedom and democracy. You have worked to make Guyana one of the fastest growing economies. He said that from a small beginning you reach the top. Modi termed NRIs as ambassadors of the nation and said they are ambassadors of Indian culture and values.
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You can’t take India out of the Indians
He said that you can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian. The Prime Minister emphasized that for the Indo-Guyanese community, Guyana is their homeland and Mother India is their ancestral land. Talking about India’s development, he said that it is not only inspiring but also inclusive.
thanks to president ali
Addressing the Indian community in Georgetown, Guyana, Prime Minister Modi said I thank President Ali for opening the doors of his home to me. Together with President Ali and his grandmother, we also planted a tree. This is part of our initiative: ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. It was an emotional moment that I will always remember. I am deeply honored to receive Guyana’s highest national award, the Order of Excellence.
a way of life
Prime Minister Modi said the Indo-Guyanese community also has a unique food tradition, which has both Indian and Guyanese elements. I heard Dalpuri is popular here. The love of cricket also unites us. It is not just a game but a way of life, deeply rooted in our national identity.
The people of Guyana are great supporters of India
Prime Minister Modi said that the people of Guyana sympathize with India. You must be closely watching the progress happening in India. In just 10 years, India has gone from being the tenth largest country. The economy is the fifth largest and we will soon become the third largest economy. Our youth has made us the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. We have reached Mars and the Moon.
Celebrating the bond of two centuries
The President of Guyana, Mohammad Irfan Ali, said that it is a source of pride and joy for me to welcome all of you to this meeting today. This meeting celebrates a bond of almost two centuries. The Indian presence in Guyana is a notable chapter in the history of our country. It all began 186 years ago, when the first Indians arrived here as indentured immigrants in 1838. From agriculture to commerce, from education to culture, from sports to business, Indians have contributed to the shaping of Guyana. The vibrancy of Indian culture evident in our festivals, cuisine and traditions has become an integral part of our national identity.
