Dr S Jaishankar acknowledged the importance of people-to-people connections and commended the Indian diaspora for their role in strengthening India’s global outreach
In his recent engagement with the Indian diaspora in Vietnam, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar emphasised the importance of blending tradition and technology in shaping India’s future. In his address, the Minister emphasized India’s ability to seamlessly fuse its rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology that positions the country on the global stage, reported ANI.
The event, which took place in Hanoi, served as a platform for Jaishankar to reflect on the deepening ties between India and Vietnam and explore opportunities to further enhance bilateral cooperation. He acknowledged the importance of people-to-people connections and commended the Indian diaspora for their role in strengthening India’s global outreach.
“This is a very symbolic moment of our friendship…Mahatma Gandhi is without question one of the most iconic figures of our contemporary world and his contributions to truth, non-violence, independence and freedom of people have been recognised by the United Nations by proclaiming his birthday, 2nd October as International Day of non-violence.”
“You know one part of it is tradition, and one part of it is technology. It takes a society like India to be able to fuse tradition and technology and be equally comfortable with both. That’s really what will actually give us our standing in the world,” the Minister said. He emphasised the role of the Indian community in Vietnam in strengthening the bilateral relationship: “There is no question today that in many ways our relationship is a good fit, there is a lot that we can do, but at the end of the day, when we speak about cooperation, it is done by people, and you are the people.”
The Indian diaspora plays a crucial role in fostering cultural exchange and economic cooperation between India and Vietnam. Their contributions in various fields, including business, education, and culture, have helped strengthen the ties between the two nations. As India continues to expand its global presence, its unique ability to balance tradition and technology is becoming increasingly prominent. Jaishankar’s message to the Indian community in Vietnam resonates with India’s broader vision of fostering inclusive growth, preserving its heritage, and embracing the opportunities of the modern world.
Jaishankar also attended the unveiling ceremony of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ho Chi Minh City and highlighted the significance of values and beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi in modern scenarios. “This is a very symbolic moment of our friendship…Mahatma Gandhi is without question one of the most iconic figures of our contemporary world and his contributions to truth, non-violence, independence and freedom of people have been recognised by the United Nations by proclaiming his birthday, 2nd October as International Day of non-violence,” he said.
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