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Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi delivers 17 addresses in foreign parliaments, equals combined total of all Congress PMs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a standing ovation and non-stop applause from lawmakers after his address at the Parliament of Namibia. This marked PM Modi's 17th address in a foreign nation's Parliament, matching the combined total of all Congress Prime Ministers before him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the members of the Namibian Parliament in Windhoek on Wednesday.(PMO) During his five-nation visit, PM Modi addressed parliaments of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia. Congress Prime Ministers together - Manmohan Singh (7), Indira Gandhi (4), Jawaharlal Nehru (3), Rajiv Gandhi (2), and PV Narasimha Rao (1) - delivered 17 speeches in total. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, during his tenure as PM, addressed the parliaments of other countries twice, while Morarji Desai had once addressed the parliament of another nation. PM Modi addressed the Parliaments of Australia, Fiji, Bhutan and Nepal in 2014. He delivered remarks at the Parliament of Mauritius, Mongolia, Afghanistan, the UK and Sri Lanka in 2015. PM Modi addressed the joint session of the US Congress in 2016 and again in 2023. He addressed the Parliament of Uganda in 2018. This was followed by the address to the Maldives Parliament in 2019. He addressed the Parliament of Guyana in 2024. This year, PM Modi addressed the Parliaments of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia. In a post on X, the BJP stated that PM Modi has delivered 17 speeches to foreign Parliaments, matching the combined total of Congress PMs over several decades. "With his recent addresses in the Parliaments of Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Namibia, PM Modi has now delivered 17 speeches to foreign Parliaments--matching the combined total of all Congress Prime Ministers over several decades. He has achieved in just over a decade what took others generations, reaffirming his stature as one of India's most globally respected leaders," the BJP posted on X. During his address to the Joint Session of the Namibian Parliament, PM Modi stated that the ties between India and Africa are based on respect, equality and mutual benefit. He stated that India seeks to cooperate with Africa and not to compete. PM Modi noted that India's development partnership in Africa is worth more than 12 billion dollars. He expressed India's support for Africa's Agenda 2063 Industrialisation and readiness to expand cooperation in defence and security. PM Modi said, "In 2018, I had laid out ten principles of our engagement with Africa. Today, I reaffirm India's full commitment to them. They are based on respect, equality, and mutual benefit. We seek not to compete, but to cooperate. Our goal is to build together. Not to take, but to grow together. Our development partnership in Africa is worth over 12 billion dollars. But its real value is in shared growth and shared purpose. We continue to build local skills, create local jobs, and support local innovation." "We believe that Africa must not be just a source of raw materials. Africa must lead in value creation and sustainable growth. That is why we fully support Africa's Agenda 2063 for industrialisation. We are ready to expand our cooperation in Defence and Security. India values Africa's role in world affairs. We championed Africa's voice during our G20 presidency. And we proudly welcomed the African Union as a permanent member of the G20," he added. PM Modi recalled how India supported Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing vaccines and medicines. He mentioned that India's "Aarogya Maitri" initiative supports Africa with hospitals, equipment, medicines and training. PM Modi concluded his five-nation visit and departed for New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the end of a significant diplomatic journey that took him to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and finally Namibia. (
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi concludes five-nation tour, departs from Namibia
Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his five-nation tour and departed for New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the end of a significant diplomatic journey that took him to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and finally Namibia. PM Modi started his five-nation tour on July 2 and concluded it on July 9, marking a busy week-long diplomatic engagement. Earlier in the day, PM Modi had several engagements, including his address to the Namibian Parliament, where he received a standing ovation from the members after his speech. Addressing the Parliament of Namibia, PM Modi said, 'We seek not to compete, but to cooperate. Our goal is to build together. Not to take, but to grow together. Our development partnership in Africa is worth over 12 billion dollars, but its real value is in shared growth and shared purpose. We believe that Africa must not be just a source of raw materials. Africa must lead in value creation and sustainable growth. That is why we fully support Africa's Agenda 2063 for industrialisation.' He also expressed his happiness, saying, 'We are thrilled that Namibia is the first country to adopt India's UPI-Unified Payment Interface technology. Soon, people will be able to send money faster than one can say 'Tangi Unene,' which means Thank you very much. Food security, defence cooperation, Deployment of UPI for real-time payment in Namibia, and Capacity building by India are among the key outcomes from PM Modi's visit to Namibia. Both countries also discussed the 2nd Phase of Cheetah relocation, says MEA's Secretary, ER Dammu Ravi, during a special briefing. Meanwhile, Namibia expressed solidarity with India over the Pahalgam terror attack. Earlier today, PM Modi also received Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, from Namibia's President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the honour to the people of Namibia and both nations' 'unbreakable friendship.' 'Our friendship was not born out of politics but out of struggle, cooperation, and mutual trust,' PM Modi said after receiving the award. PM Modi also paid homage to the Founding Father and the First President of Namibia, Sam Nujoma, at the Heroes Acre memorial. PM Modi was formally received by President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State House in Windhoek, where the two leaders shook hands. Both leaders hold delegation-level talks in Windhoek, Namibia. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was given a ceremonial and traditional welcome at the airport. PM Modi arrived in Namibia after concluding his two-day State visit to Brazil, where he attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and held bilateral talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia. Namibia is the final stop in the Prime Minister's five-nation tour, which also included visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
'Cheetahs are happy, have adapted well to new home': PM Modi thanks Namibia for help in Cheetah reintroduction in India
Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Parliament of Namibia, thanked the country for its gift of Cheetahs, which have helped in the reintroduction of Cheetahs in India. PM Modi made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing the Joint session of the Namibian Parliament. He said. '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. I had the privilege of releasing them in the Kuno National Park. They have sent a message for you: inimaa aaishe oyilii naavaa Everything is fine.' PM Modi highlighted that the Cheetahs are happy and have adapted well in their new home. '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,' said PM Modi. The Cheetah Project Steering Committee was set up in May 2023 by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to review, monitor, and advise on the cheetah reintroduction program. Project Cheetah began in 2022 with the translocation of 8 cheetahs from Namibia and 12 from South Africa to Kuno National Park. As of now, there are 26 cheetahs at Kuno, of which 17 are in the wild and 9 are still inside large enclosures. Cheetahs are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. They are protected under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. They are also included in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), offering the highest level of protection from international trade. From the echelons of the Namibian Parliament, PM Modi said, 'I pay tribute to the first President and founding father of Namibia, President Sam Nujoma who passed away earlier this year. He once said, and I quote-- 'Our achievement of independence imposes upon us a heavy responsibility, not only to defend our hard-won liberty, but also, to set ourselves higher standards of equality, justice and opportunity for all, without regard to race, creed or colour.' Highlighting President Sam Nujoma's vision of a just and free nation, PM Modi also mentioned the heroes of the Namibian freedom struggle - Hosea Kutako, Hendrik Witbooi, and Mandume Ya Ndemufayo. 'The people of India stood proudly with Namibia during your liberation struggle. Even before our own Independence, India raised the issue of South West Africa at the United Nations', he said. PM Modi further added, 'We supported SWAPO in your quest for freedom. In fact, New Delhi hosted its first-ever diplomatic office abroad. And, it was an Indian, Lieutenant General Diwan Prem Chand, who led the UN peacekeeping force in Namibia.' PM said that India is proud to have stood with Namibia, not just in words but in actions too. Highlighting how both countries share strings of similarities, PM Modi said, 'We both fought colonial rule. We both value dignity and freedom. Our Constitutions guide us to uphold equality, liberty, and justice. We are part of the Global South, and our people share the same hopes and dreams.' He expressed gratitude upon receiving Namibia's highest civilian award as a symbol of the friendship between the peoples of our countries. PM said, 'Like the tough, and elegant plants of Namibia, our friendship has stood the test of time. It quietly thrives in even the driest seasons. And, just like your national plant Welwitschia Mirabilis, it only grows stronger with age and time. On behalf of 1.4 billion people of India, I once again thank the President, the Government and the people of Namibia for this honour.' PM Modi received a resounding standing ovation for his remarks to the Namibian parliament. PM Modi had arrived in Namibia after concluding his two-day State visit to Brazil, where he attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and held bilateral talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia. Namibia was the final stop in the Prime Minister's five-nation tour, which also included visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil. (ANI)
Mint
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
PM Modi gets standing ovation in Namibian Parliament after speech. Top 9 points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a standing ovation after his address at the Parliament of Namibia, reported ANI. In his address at the Joint session of the Namibian Parliament, PM Modi said the Constitutions of the two countries guide people to uphold equality, liberty, and justice. He was also conferred with Namibia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis. 1. "It is a great privilege to address this august house, a temple of democracy. I thank you for giving me this honour. I stand before you as a representative of the Mother of Democracy, and I bring with me warm greetings from 1.4 billion people of India." 2. 'India and Namibia have much in common. We both fought colonial rule. We both value dignity and freedom. Our constitution guides us to uphold equality, liberty and justice. We are part of the Global South, and our people share hope and dreams.' 3. "Like the tough and elegant plants of Namibia, our friendship has stood the test of time. And, just like your national plant, Welwitschia Mirabilis, it only grows stronger with age and time." 4. "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." 5. "We must act together. Let us create a future defined not by power, but by partnership; not by dominance, but by dialogue; not by exclusion, but by equity." 6. "Our development partnership in Africa is worth over USD 12 billion. But its real value is in shared growth and shared purpose. We continue to build local skills, create local jobs and support local innovations." 7. 'We are excited to support the next generation of Namibian scientists, doctors and leaders.' 8. "Our bilateral trade has crossed $800 million, but like on the cricket field, we are just warming up! We will score faster and score more!"
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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.
