Live: PM Narendra Modi hails NRIs, want them to be partners in India's progress

PM Modi concludes speech, expresses hope that NRIs, PIOs will continue to make India proud with their achievements.

We do not intend to exploit anyone's resources, nor we are eyeing anyone's territory, our focus has always been on capacity building and development: PM Modi

We are committed to ending corruption to make India a corruption-free society: PM 

The 21st century is being considered the Asian century and India will be a major player in this with its growing stature. You shall feel proud of India's growth, hence this inspires us to work even harder: PM Modi

Sushma Swaraj ji not only takes care of Indian citizens but also the NRIs. Under the Ministry of External Affairs, she keeps an eye on problems of NRIs 24X7 with real-time monitoring system: PM Modi

Sushma Swaraj ji not only takes care of Indian citizens but also the NRIs, under her our Ministry of External Affairs keeps an eye on problems of NRIs 24 by 7 with real time monitoring system: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/ik29FIVUrC

— ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018

PM Modi also hails EAM Sushma Swaraj for actively helping NRI and PIOs. 

During the earthquake in Nepal, flood in Sri Lanka, water problems in Maldives; India was the first to respond. When crisis struck Yemen, we saved our 4,500 people as well as 2000 others. India's humanity even in grave situations like these is a part of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': PM Modi

More than half the investment in sectors like construction, air transport, mining, computer software, hardware, electrical equipment and many others, till now has happened in the last three years: PM Modi

All of you are playing an important role in your respective states: PM  

Many Indian origin leaders have been the head of the state in many countries: PM

They kept the Indianness alive in their hearts but absorbed the local culture too well: PM  

Whomsoever went away from India they kept the Indian values alive: PM

Wherever Indians went, they integrated themselves to find their new home: PM

Every Indian in any part of the world is very proud of you: PM  

PIOs are true ambassadors of India to the world, says PM Modi

Keeping in mind the needs of the 21st century, the government is increasing the investment in technology, transportation: PM Modi. 

Keeping in mind the needs of 21st century, the government is increasing the investment in technology, transportation: PM Modi at PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) Parliamentary Conference in Delhi pic.twitter.com/xcCJmKCucK

— ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018

In last two years, we jumped 32 places in WEF rankings: PM

Year 2016-17 was unbelievable as FDI of 60 billion dollars came to India: PM

India has moved forward from this attitude: PM

Earlier, the ''Chalta hai'' attitude was common among the people: PM

It is because India itself is changing, India is transforming: PM  

You must have noticed that in past 3-4 years worlds perspective towards India is changing: PM  

Today, bodies like the World Bank, IMF and Moody's are looking at India in a very positive way: PM Modi

If I talk about politics, I can see that there is a mini world Parliament of Indian origin sitting in front of me: PM Modi at PIO Parliamentary Conference.

When there is news about how you all are influencing the geo-politics of places where you live and how you are making policies, we feel proud: PM Modi

No matter where they are, I can imagine how happy your ancestors must be on seeing you all here: PM Modi at PIO conference.

No matter where they are, I can imagine how happy your ancestors must be on seeing you all here: PM Modi at PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) Parliamentary Conference in Delhi pic.twitter.com/p2ieQ2BsU1

— ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018

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