Progress Cannot Come Without Giving Voice To Global South: PM Modi In Ghana Parliament

Speaking on governance, Modi said that the changing circumstances demand credible and effective reforms global governance.

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00:00Friends, India is the mother of democracy.

00:08For us, democracy is the mother of democracy.

00:38It is not merely a system.

00:42It is a part of our fundamental values.

00:47From thousands of years ago, we have examples of centers like Vaishali.

00:55The Rig Veda, one of the world's oldest scriptures, says,

01:04It means, let good thoughts come to us from all directions.

01:22This openness to ideas is the core of democracy.

01:30India has over 2,500 political parties.

01:38I repeat, 2,500 political parties, 20 different parties governing different states.

01:57Twenty-two official languages, thousands of dialects.

02:07This is also the reason that people who came to India have always been welcomed with open hearts.

02:19The same spirit helps Indians integrate easily wherever they go.

02:29Even in Ghana, they have blended into society just like sugar in tea.

02:41Distinguished members, the histories of India and Ghana bear the scars of colonial rule.

02:52But our spirits have always remained free and fearless.

03:02We draw strength and inspiration from our rich heritage.

03:10We take pride in our social, cultural, and linguistic diversity.

03:20We build nations rooted in freedom, unity, and dignity.

03:28Our relationship knows no bounds.

03:35And with your permission, with your permission, may I say, our friendship is sweeter than your famous sugar-loaf pineapple.

03:56With President Mahama, we have decided to elevate our ties to a comprehensive partnership.