The prime minister concluded his speech with an Upanishadic mantra.
By Raghavendra M.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25. Here are 10 highlight quotes from his speech:
- Humanity has progressed when it has collectively risen to its obligation to the world and responsibility to the future.
- We must transform international partnerships on the strength of solidarity with fellow human beings and also our enlightened self-interest.
- We must also reform the United Nations, including its Security Council, so that it carries greater credibility and legitimacy and will be more representative and effective in achieving our goals.
- Technology Facilitation Mechanism will turn technology and innovation into an effective instrument for global public good, not just private returns.
- We live in an age of unprecedented prosperity, but also unspeakable deprivation around the world.
- Addressing the needs of 1.3 billion poor people in the world is not merely a question of their survival and dignity or our moral responsibility. It is a vital necessity for ensuring peaceful, sustainable and just world.
- I speak about Blue Revolution, which includes the prosperity, sustainable use of marine wealth and blue skies.
- The world speaks of private sector and public sector. In India, we have defined a new personal sector of individual enterprise, micro enterprises and micro finance, drawing also on the strength of digital and mobile applications.
- Our development is intrinsically linked to empowerment of women and it begins with a massive program on educating the girl child that has become every family’s mission.
- We are committed to a sustainable path to prosperity. It comes from the natural instinct of our tradition and culture. But, it is also rooted firmly in our commitment to the future.
Modi concluded his speech with an Upanishadic mantra: ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः । सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु, मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत् (May all be happy, may all be healthy, may all see welfare, may no one have any sorrow).