PM Narendra Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Melbourne

PM Narendra Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Melbourne

PM Modi thanked the diaspora for the warm welcome and praised its contribution to strengthening India-Australia relations, describing the community as a “living bridge” between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a large gathering of the Indian community at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joining the event in a special gesture reflecting the close ties between the two countries.

He highlighted the growing partnership in education, noting the large number of Indian students in Australia and the increasing presence of Australian universities in India.

The Prime Minister also spoke about India’s rapid economic growth, digital transformation, infrastructure development and advances in sectors such as semiconductors, electronics and defence manufacturing. He urged the diaspora to contribute ideas and expertise towards the goal of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Australia is home to nearly one million people of Indian origin.