Prime Minister Modi tweeted this afternoon confirming his speech scheduled for today.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked today where the United Nations stands in the fight against coronavirus when he delivered a virtual speech at the annual UN General Assembly today. The Prime Minister spoke on a wide range of topics, including the coronavirus pandemic and India’s role in the United Nations. He stressed that India has been seeking a broader role in the UN. “How long will India be kept out of the UN decision-making process?” asked the Prime Minister.
Here are PM Modi’s top 10 quotes from his speech:
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India is proud to be a founding member of the UN. The world was significantly different in 1945. The problems and the solutions were all different. The challenges of our present and future are now different. The international community faces an important issue. Is the 1945 UN Still Relevant?
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We have successfully prevented a third world war, but we cannot deny that many wars happened, many civil wars happened. The terrorist attacks shook the world. Blood was spilled. Those who died were like you and me. Children left the world prematurely.
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So many people lost their life savings, they had to leave their homes. The world is fighting Corona for the past 8-9 months. Where is the UN in this fight?
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Reform is needed at the UN. The UN is respected in India. The belief of the Indians in the UN is unparalleled. The Indians await the reform of the UN. They are concerned that the process will come to a logical end. How long will India be kept out of the UN decision-making process?
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When we were weak, we didn’t bother the world. When we became strong, we did not become a burden to the world. How long do we have to wait? The ideals of the UN and the fundamental principles of India are similar. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam it has resonated in the corridors of the UN many times.
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India has always emphasized the good for everyone at the UN. India is seeking a broader role in the UN. India started the International Day of Non-Violence and India offered Yoga. India has always thought of the welfare of the world. From our neighborhood first policy to our look east policy, everyone is guided by these principles.
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More than 150 countries received medical supplies of Indian pharmaceuticals during the coronavirus pandemic. India’s vaccine production will help lift the world out of the pandemic. We are moving towards Phase 3 of clinical trials. We are increasing the infrastructure and will help others to increase it.
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We will use our experience as the world’s largest democracy for the benefit of the world. India will represent shanti, suraksha Y samriddhi. We will always oppose drugs, illegal weapons, money laundering. India’s experience will strengthen the path for vishwa-kalyan (good for the world). India brought change through the Reform-Realize-Transform process.
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In 4-5 years, linking 400-500 million people with the banking system was not easy. India is one of the leaders in digital transactions globally. India is working to make the country TB free by 2025. India has started a huge process of connecting villages with fiber optics.
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the Atmanirbhar Bharat The program will be a force multiplier for the world economy. We promote women’s businesses. India is one of the countries where women get 26 weeks paid maternity leave. India has introduced legal reforms for the safety of the trans community.
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