Lucknow Press
PM Modi In Poland: Before leaving for Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India supports peace in the troubled region. He reiterated that “this is not the era of war” and any conflict should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. Addressing the Indian community in the Polish capital, Prime Minister Modi said, “For decades, India’s policy was to keep distance from all countries. However, today’s India’s policy is to stay close to all countries.”
“India is the land of Lord Buddha. So India is a supporter of lasting peace in the region. Our stand is very clear – this is not the era of war. This is the time to come together against the challenges that threaten humanity. So, India believes in diplomacy and dialogue,” he said amid chants of ‘Modi-Modi’.
‘India extends a helping hand in times of crisis’
Modi said, ‘Today’s India wants to connect with everyone. Today’s India talks about the development of all. Today’s India is with everyone and thinks about the interests of all.’ Modi said that if any country faces a crisis, India is the first to extend a helping hand. He said, ‘When Covid came, India said – humanity first. We sent medicines and vaccines to more than 150 countries of the world. Wherever there is an earthquake or any disaster, India has only one mantra – humanity first.’
Prime Minister Modi said that India’s entire focus is on quality manufacturing and quality manpower, which are extremely important. He said, ‘In Budget 2024, we have focused on ensuring skilling of youth and job creation and we want to make India a hub of education, research and innovation.’ Modi recalled that when the earthquake struck Gujarat two decades ago, one of the first countries to help was Poland.
First visit of Indian PM to Ukraine after it gained independence
PM Modi’s remarks came ahead of his visit to Kiev. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to this country since Ukraine became independent in 1991. Prime Minister Modi is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Modi said that he will share his views on a peaceful resolution of the conflict with the Ukrainian leader. Modi’s visit to Kiev comes nearly six weeks after his visit to Moscow. Modi’s Moscow visit was criticized by the US and some of its Western allies.
PM Modi visited three monuments in Poland
He said, ‘The people of Poland have given immense love and respect to Jam Saheb and his family members, and the Good Maharaja Square is a proof of this. Today, I visited the Dobri Maharaja Memorial and the Kolhapur Memorial. On this occasion, I would like to announce that India has decided to launch the Jam Saheb Memorial Youth Action Programme.’ Under this programme, India will invite 20 Polish youth to visit India annually.
Modi said he also paid tribute at the Mont Cassin memorial, which commemorates the sacrifices of thousands of Indian soldiers. “This is a testimony to how Indians have performed their duty in every corner of the world,” he said. The Prime Minister said 21st century India is moving ahead on the path of development, proud of its values and heritage.
He said, ‘We Indians are known for our efforts, actions and empathy. Wherever we go, we Indians can be seen putting in maximum effort. Be it entrepreneurship or the service sector, Indians are making the country proud with their efforts.’ The Prime Minister said that India will soon establish its own space station. He also praised the Poland Kabaddi team for its achievements.
