During his three–day European tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Indians in the Danish capital of Copenhagen and said that India’s strengths include diversity and inclusivity, which help its citizens unite and “feel alive.”
“Inclusiveness and cultural diversity is the power of the Indian community, which makes us all feel alive every moment… It might be any language, but the culture of all of us is Indian. Thousands of years of time have developed these values within us,” the Prime Minister said, according to HT.
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The event had over 1,000 Indians in attendance, consisting of talented researchers, students, professionals and entrepreneurs.
Praising his countrymen for working hard and making India proud, Modi said- “Prime Minister (Mette) Frederickson being here today is a testament to the love and respect he has for Indians.”
“Many times when I meet world leaders, they proudly tell me about the achievements of the Indian community settled in their countries,” he added.
The Prime Minister shared how the Green strategic partnership between India and Denmark is congruent to Danish Prime Minister Frederickson’s beliefs and values.
“The discussions I had with them today will give new strength, new energy to the relations between the two countries,” he said during the address.
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“Due to Covid-19, everyone’s life was going on in a virtual mode for a long time. As soon as the movement became possible last year, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was the first head of government whom we had the opportunity to welcome to India. It shows the growing relations between India and Denmark,” he added.
Modi also talked about environment conservation, renewable energy efforts, and digital projects at the community programme. He concluded his address by urging Indians in Denmark to invite their friends and acquaintances to visit India.
