Thu Nov 21 19:21:32 UTC 2024: ## Modi Makes History as First Indian PM to Address Guyanese Parliament
**Georgetown, Guyana –** In a historic address today, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to speak before the National Assembly of Guyana. A special session was convened by Speaker Manzoor Nadir for the occasion.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the strong historical ties between India and Guyana, emphasizing their shared democratic values and human-centric approaches as the foundation of their close relationship despite geographical distance. He thanked the Guyanese people for the national honor bestowed upon him.
Modi reiterated India’s “Humanity First” policy, emphasizing its commitment to amplifying the voice of the Global South, as demonstrated at the recent G20 summit. He underscored India’s vision to be a “Vishwabandhu,” or friend to the world, treating all nations equally.
The Prime Minister advocated for women-led development and increased educational and innovation exchanges between the two countries to empower their youth. He reaffirmed India’s support for the Caribbean region, thanking President Ali for hosting the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, and suggested Guyana could serve as a bridge connecting India and Latin America.
Concluding his speech with a quote from Guyanese leader Cheddi Jagan, Modi invited Guyanese parliamentarians to visit India. The full text of his address is available online.
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