New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said progress cannot come without giving voice to Global South. During his address in Ghana Parliament, Modi said, “the world order created after World War II is changing fast. The revolution in technology, rise of Global South and shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale.”
The PM stated that democracy is not merely a system but it is a part of India’s fundamental values. “Strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world as he pushed for credible and effective reforms in the global governance in the wake of changing circumstances,” he said.
While addressing the West African country’s Parliament, Modi claimed that it is a privilege to be in Ghana. “We have decided to elevate our ties to comprehensive partnership,” he said.
Speaking on governance, Modi said that the changing circumstances demand credible and effective reforms global governance. “People of India have resolved to make India a developed nation by 2047,” he said.
Modi said “Last evening was a deeply moving experience, receiving your national award from my dear friend, President John Mahama is an honour. On behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India, I thank the people of Ghana for this honour.”
He dedicated the national honour ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ conferred upon him to enduring friendship and shared values that bind India and Ghana. “As representative of world’s largest democracy, I bring with me goodwill and greetings of 1.4 billion Indians,” he said.
Earlier today, the PM paid homage at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) dedicated to Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s founding President and a revered leader of the African independence movement. Accompanied by Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Modi laid a wreath at the memorial of the first prime minister and later the first president of the West African nation.
“The tribute paid by Prime Minister reflects India’s deep respect for Ghana’s rich history and reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries,” a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
After Ghana, as part of his five-nation tour, Modi will be visiting Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia.
