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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
When you have nothing, the Constitution gives you everything: PM Modi in Namibia
PM Modi addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia. PM Modi congratulated Namibia on electing its first woman President, drawing parallels with India's achievements under its Constitution — which empowered a tribal daughter to become India's President and a man from a poor family to become Prime Minister for a third time. He said, 'When you have nothing, the Constitution gives you everything.' Show more Show less
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First Post
09-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
‘Cooperation, conservation, compassion': PM Modi lauds Namibia's role in cheetah reintroduction, calls it a symbol of India-Africa cooperation
Addressing a Joint Session of the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, Modi recounted his privilege of personally releasing the cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park. read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked Namibia for its support in the successful reintroduction of cheetahs to India, calling it a 'powerful story of cooperation, conservation, and compassion' between the two countries. Addressing a Joint Session of the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, Modi recalled the privilege of personally releasing the cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park. 'India and Namibia have a powerful story of cooperation, conservation, and compassion, when you helped us in reintroducing cheetahs in our country. We are deeply grateful for your gift,' he remarked. In a light-hearted moment, Modi said the cheetahs 'have sent a message for you: Everything is fine'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They are happy and have adapted well in their new home. They have grown in numbers as well. Clearly, they are enjoying their time in India, the prime minister said. He also praised Namibia for a historic milestone — the election of its first woman president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Addressing the Parliament of Namibia, PM Modi said both India and Namibia take pride in the empowerment of women and the strength of their democratic constitutions. 'A few months ago, you celebrated a historic moment, Namibia elected its first woman president. We understand and share your pride and joy because in India, we also proudly say Madam President,' the Prime Minister said. He highlighted that India's President Droupadi Murmu, comes from a poor tribal family, and her rise reflects the inclusive power of the Indian Constitution. 'It is the power of the Constitution of India that the daughter of a poor tribal family is the President of the world's largest democracy. It is the power of the Constitution that gave a person like me, born in a poor family, the opportunity to become Prime Minister thrice. Those who have nothing, have the guarantee of the Constitution,' PM Modi said. He also thanked Namibia for conferring him with country's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
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Business Standard
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Will ensure Global South gets rightful place at table: PM Modi in Trinidad
The voice of the developing world remains on the margins and India will work with its partners to give the Global South its "rightful seat" at the "right table", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. In an address at the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, the prime minister said terrorism is the "enemy of humanity" as he underlined the need for standing united to deny terrorism any shelter or space. Modi said India brought the concerns of the Global South to the centre of global decision-making during its presidency of the G20. "Our development partnerships are demand-driven, respectful, and without conditions," he said in an apparent reference to distinguish India's approach for the Global South as against that of China. Delving into geopolitical headwinds, the prime minister talked about fundamental shifts in the nature of politics and power as well as growing global "divisions, disputes and disparities". Modi, who became the first Indian prime minister to address the Parliament of the Caribbean nation, said that free trade is under pressure and that the world is faced with challenges of climate change, food, health and energy security. "The old institutions are struggling to deliver peace and progress. At the same time, the Global South is rising. They wish to see a new and fairer world order." "When the United Nations turned 75, there was great hope across the developing world. A hope that long-pending reforms would be realised. That their voices would finally be heard. But that hope has turned into disappointment," Modi noted. Modi said the voice of the developing world remains on the margins and that India has always tried to bridge this gap. "It is time for us to work together, to give the Global South its rightful seat at the right table," he said. "To ensure climate justice, so that the burden does not fall on those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis. We consider Trinidad and Tobago an important partner in this endeavour," he added. Modi said India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) initiative is the guiding vision for the Global South. The prime minister described terrorism as a "pressing threat" and called for concerted efforts to deal with it. "Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood," he said. "We must stand united to deny terrorism any shelter or space. We thank the people and the government of this country for standing with us in our fight against terrorism," he added. Modi also highlighted India's economic growth. Today, India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Every sector, every region and every society is part of this growth story, he said. "India's growth is inclusive and vision for such inclusive growth does not stop at our borders. We see our development also as a responsibility towards others. And, our priority will always be the Global South," he said. "We will share our expertise in agriculture, horticulture and food processing. Machinery from India will support your agro-industry" he said. "For us, there are no limits to our cooperation with you." Modi said that as a key player in the Caribbean and a bridge to Latin America, Trinidad and Tobago has great potential. "I am sure that our ties will help us forge a stronger connection with the wider region." "Our two countries may differ in size and geography, but we are deeply aligned in our values. We are proud democracies. We believe in dialogue, sovereignty, multilateralism and human dignity. In these times of conflicts, we must remain true to these values," he said.
Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Terrorism humanity's enemy, must unite to deny it any shelter: PM Modi
Terming terrorism as the enemy of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the global community must stand united to deny it any shelter or space. Addressing the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, PM Modi said, 'Our two countries may differ in size and geography, but we are deeply aligned in our values. We are proud democracies. We believe in dialogue, sovereignty, multilateralism and human dignity. In these times of conflicts, we must remain true to these values.' 'Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood. We must stand united to deny terrorism any shelter or space. We thank the people and the government of this country for standing with us in our fight against terrorism,' he said. PM Narendra Modi, who had arrived in the Caribbean nation Thursday, was received by Trinidad & Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar. 'People in India consider Prime Minister Kamla ji as the daughter of Bihar,' Modi said at Piarco International Airport. Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country's highest civilian honour. The two sides signed pacts on the pharmaceutical sector, Indian aid for projects, cultural exchanges, sports, diplomat training and Indian studies chair at University of West Indies. The two countries are also working on a trade pact and an investment treaty, partnering towards establishing local drug manufacturing facilities, biotech parks, and telemedicine networks in the Caribbean nation, a regional forensic science laboratory, and implementing a disaster alert system in the island to strengthen national emergency response. Kamla Persad-Bissessar said, 'As we move ahead, We aim to expand our exports to tap into India's 1.4 billion consumers… We are also pursuing a partial scope trade agreement…and we are laying the foundation for a new bilateral investment treaty.' She said, 'We want to partner with Indian pharmaceutical leaders to establish local drug manufacturing facilities, biotech parks, telemedicine networks…India has also pledged support for a Jaipur foot camp, sea ambulances..' She expressed willingness to adopt India's UPI system and collaborate on India stack tools such as Aadhaar and Digi locker. 'This visit is more than just diplomacy. It marks the dawn in renewed South-South partnership, grounded in shared history and grounded in forward looking purpose,' Kamla Persad-Bissessar said. PM Modi said, 'It is time for us to work together, to give the Global South its rightful seat at the right table. To ensure climate justice, so that the burden does not fall on those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis. We consider Trinidad and Tobago an important partner in this endeavour.' This is Modi's first visit to the country as prime minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. PM Modi underlined that these special ties were based on shared history and cultural heritage forged by Indians who arrived in the country 180 years ago. He affirmed his commitment to further deepening the bilateral partnership between India and Trinidad & Tobago. Modi said Trinidad and Tobago is not only a CARICOM partner for India but also an important partner globally. 'Our cooperation is significant for the entire Global South,' he added. CARICOM, the Caribbean Community, is a regional political and economic union of 15 states and five associated members. Modi said he brought a replica of the Ram temple and some water from the river Sarayu in Ayodhya. 'I request Kamla ji (prime minister) to offer the holy waters of the Sarayu River and Maha Kumbh to the Ganga Dhara here. May these holy waters bless the people of Trinidad and Tobago,' he added. Modi said India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community. The community comprised indentured labourers sent from British India to work on plantations in South Africa, Fiji, Mauritius and the Caribbean islands. 'Today, I am happy to announce that OCI cards will now be given to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago. You are not just connected by blood or surname. You are connected by belonging. India looks out for you, India welcomes you, and India embraces you,' he said. After his visit, he will leave for the third-leg of the 5-nation trip to Argentina. From Port of Spain, he will travel to Buenos Aires. This will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years. Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20, and will meet President Javier Milei on Saturday. Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor at The Indian Express, has been a journalist for more than 25 years now. Roy joined The Indian Express in October 2003 and has been reporting on foreign affairs for more than 17 years now. Based in Delhi, he has also led the National government and political bureau at The Indian Express in Delhi — a team of reporters who cover the national government and politics for the newspaper. He has got the Ramnath Goenka Journalism award for Excellence in Journalism '2016. He got this award for his coverage of the Holey Bakery attack in Dhaka and its aftermath. He also got the IIMCAA Award for the Journalist of the Year, 2022, (Jury's special mention) for his coverage of the fall of Kabul in August 2021 — he was one of the few Indian journalists in Kabul and the only mainstream newspaper to have covered the Taliban's capture of power in mid-August, 2021. ... Read More
Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Terrorism humanity's enemy, must unite to deny it any shelter: PM Strap: India, Trinidad and Tobago working on trade ties, investment treaty
Terming terrorism as the enemy of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the global community must stand united to deny it any shelter or space. Addressing the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, PM Modi said, 'Our two countries may differ in size and geography, but we are deeply aligned in our values. We are proud democracies. We believe in dialogue, sovereignty, multilateralism and human dignity. In these times of conflicts, we must remain true to these values.' 'Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. This very Red House has itself witnessed the wounds of terror and the loss of innocent blood. We must stand united to deny terrorism any shelter or space. We thank the people and the government of this country for standing with us in our fight against terrorism,' he said. PM Narendra Modi, who had arrived in the Caribbean nation Thursday, was received by Trinidad & Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar. 'People in India consider Prime Minister Kamla ji as the daughter of Bihar,' Modi said at Piarco International Airport. Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country's highest civilian honour. The two sides signed pacts on the pharmaceutical sector, Indian aid for projects, cultural exchanges, sports, diplomat training and Indian studies chair at University of West Indies. The two countries are also working on a trade pact and an investment treaty, partnering towards establishing local drug manufacturing facilities, biotech parks, and telemedicine networks in the Caribbean nation, a regional forensic science laboratory, and implementing a disaster alert system in the island to strengthen national emergency response. Kamla Persad-Bissessar said, 'As we move ahead, We aim to expand our exports to tap into India's 1.4 billion consumers… We are also pursuing a partial scope trade agreement…and we are laying the foundation for a new bilateral investment treaty.' She said, 'We want to partner with Indian pharmaceutical leaders to establish local drug manufacturing facilities, biotech parks, telemedicine networks…India has also pledged support for a Jaipur foot camp, sea ambulances..' She expressed willingness to adopt India's UPI system and collaborate on India stack tools such as Aadhaar and Digi locker. 'This visit is more than just diplomacy. It marks the dawn in renewed South-South partnership, grounded in shared history and grounded in forward looking purpose,' Kamla Persad-Bissessar said. PM Modi said, 'It is time for us to work together, to give the Global South its rightful seat at the right table. To ensure climate justice, so that the burden does not fall on those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis. We consider Trinidad and Tobago an important partner in this endeavour.' This is Modi's first visit to the country as prime minister and the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999. PM Modi underlined that these special ties were based on shared history and cultural heritage forged by Indians who arrived in the country 180 years ago. He affirmed his commitment to further deepening the bilateral partnership between India and Trinidad & Tobago. Modi said Trinidad and Tobago is not only a CARICOM partner for India but also an important partner globally. 'Our cooperation is significant for the entire Global South,' he added. CARICOM, the Caribbean Community, is a regional political and economic union of 15 states and five associated members. Modi said he brought a replica of the Ram temple and some water from the river Sarayu in Ayodhya. 'I request Kamla ji (prime minister) to offer the holy waters of the Sarayu River and Maha Kumbh to the Ganga Dhara here. May these holy waters bless the people of Trinidad and Tobago,' he added. Modi said India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community. The community comprised indentured labourers sent from British India to work on plantations in South Africa, Fiji, Mauritius and the Caribbean islands. 'Today, I am happy to announce that OCI cards will now be given to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago. You are not just connected by blood or surname. You are connected by belonging. India looks out for you, India welcomes you, and India embraces you,' he said. After his visit, he will leave for the third-leg of the 5-nation trip to Argentina. From Port of Spain, he will travel to Buenos Aires. This will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years. Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20, and will meet President Javier Milei on Saturday. Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor at The Indian Express, has been a journalist for more than 25 years now. Roy joined The Indian Express in October 2003 and has been reporting on foreign affairs for more than 17 years now. Based in Delhi, he has also led the National government and political bureau at The Indian Express in Delhi — a team of reporters who cover the national government and politics for the newspaper. He has got the Ramnath Goenka Journalism award for Excellence in Journalism '2016. He got this award for his coverage of the Holey Bakery attack in Dhaka and its aftermath. He also got the IIMCAA Award for the Journalist of the Year, 2022, (Jury's special mention) for his coverage of the fall of Kabul in August 2021 — he was one of the few Indian journalists in Kabul and the only mainstream newspaper to have covered the Taliban's capture of power in mid-August, 2021. ... Read More
