PM unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek

Published By : Admin | July 12, 2015 | 22:04 IST
QuotePM Modi unveils a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
QuoteShri Modi describes Mahatma Gandhi as 'Vishwa Maanav'
QuoteBapu was a torchbearer not only for his generation but for the future generations as well: PM
QuotePM congratulates the people and leaders of Kyrgyzstan for adopting the democratic form of Government

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, was greeted by an enthusiastic group of people today, as he unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Bishkek. Speaking on the occasion, he remarked that this was his first visit to Central Asia, and a statue of Mahatma Gandhi had been unveiled in two countries, during this visit.

The Prime Minister described Mahatma Gandhi as a "vishv maanav" - one who was not bound by man-made borders. He said Bapu was a torchbearer not only for his generation but for the future generations as well. He said the world currently faces two major challenges, terrorism and climate change, and said the solution to both could be found in the life and thought of Mahatma Gandhi.

The Prime Minister congratulated the people and leaders of Kyrgyzstan for adopting the democratic form of Government.

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QuotePM recalls his successful visit to Washington D.C. in January and his discussions with President Trump.
QuoteFollowing up on their meeting in February this year in Paris, PM and Vice President Vance reviewed progress in bilateral relations.
QuoteThey welcome progress in the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement and efforts towards enhancing cooperation in energy, defence, strategic technologies.
QuoteThe two leaders exchange views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest.
QuotePM extends best wishes to the Vice President and family for a pleasant stay.
QuotePM conveys greetings to President Trump and looks forward to his visit to India later this year.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the Vice President of the United States of America, the Honorable J.D. Vance today, accompanied by the Second Lady Mrs. Usha Vance, their children, and senior members of the U.S. Administration.

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Prime Minister fondly recalled his visit to Washington D.C. in January and his fruitful discussions with President Trump, which laid down the roadmap for close cooperation between India and the U.S., leveraging the strengths of Make America Great Again (MAGA) and Viksit Bharat 2047.

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Prime Minister and Vice President Vance reviewed and positively assessed the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation.

They welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement focused on the welfare of the people of the two countries. Likewise, they noted continued efforts towards enhancing cooperation in energy, defence, strategic technologies and other areas.

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The two leaders also exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.

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Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the Vice President, Second Lady and their children for a pleasant and productive stay in India.

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Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings to President Trump and said that he looked forward to his visit to India later this year.

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