PM Modi’s visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia : Historic & Highly Successful

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The recent visit of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia is a strong example of how the world’s view of India and its respect for Indian values, Indian Governance and PM Shri Modi’s leadership has grown in the last 9 years, said Union Minister, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar. He addressed the press conference at BJP headquarters on 24 May, 2023. Highlights :

Gestures of Warmth, Adulation & Respect

This visit was peppered with instances that exemplify the enormous respect and goodwill for India amongst the world leaders.

Imagine the enormity of the moment when President Biden asks for PM Modi’s autograph, after complaining to him about the deluge of requests to attend the dinner when he visits USA.

Imagine the significance of Prime Minister of PNG James Marape touching PM Modi’s as a mark of respect after welcoming him at the airport.

Imagine the importance of PM Albanese calling PM Modi ‘The Boss’ and lighting up Sydney Opera House in Tricolour,

Imagine the goodwill shown by PM Chris Hipkins of New Zealand by flying to Australia to specially meet with PM Modi

These are not moments one sees often in history. These are rare events which are outcomes of huge hard-work and efforts made to help others.

All these countries may not agree with each other or with India on everything.

But there is consensus among all when it comes to the importance of PM Modi.

Great push to Indian culture, values and ethos

What also stood out during this visit was how effectively PM Modi used global forums as a stage to share Indian culture, values and ethos.

There cannot be a more befitting spot for Mahatma Gandhi than Hiroshima and by unveiling Gandhi’s bust there, PM Modi has ensured that Gandhi’s message of non-violence will be heard when anyone goes to Hiroshima. This is one of the many Gandhi statues and busts PM Modi has inaugurated across the world.

Launch of Tamil classic “Thirukkaral” in Tok Pisin language to connect Papua New Guinean youth to Indian values and culture.

Wearing of recycled material at the G7 & FIPIC Summit as a mark of India’s commitment to values of sustainability and PM’s message of LIFE at G20.

The lunch hosted by PM for FIPIC leaders had Indian cuisine and millet based items.

His gifts, highlighting Indian culture and specially tribal culture to world leaders are a significant effort.

Important conversations for India’s future

PM Modi met industry captains for conversations and a business round-table & continued his bit to make India the most preferred investment destination in the world.

He also met scientists, academicians, artists and cultural icons. Amongst the many who met him in Australia included Nobel Laureate in Physics Brian Paul Schmidt who said “PM Modi is one of the most visible leaders that India has had in my lifetime. He takes an interest in whoever he talks to, whether its President of USA or someone he meets for first time from society. India’s ability to do world class science has become an order of magnitude higher”.

Prof Toby Walsh Professor of “Artificial Intellgence” said that India is absolutely worlds most extraordinary democracy. UPI is a wonderful example of how India can do things itself”

Diplomacy and Diaspora

PM Modi participate in 3 Summits- Quad, FIPIC and G7.

It was a hectic visit for the PM with over 40 engagements lined up.

PM interacted with over 2 dozen world leaders in summits as well as through bilateral meetings.

Around 20 thousand people attended the Community event in Sydney. Unlike other leaders who blame others or badmouth the country, PM’s speech focused solely on the India story.

Be it Japan or PNG or Australia, the newspaper front pages inevitably were filled with news about PM Modi.