PM Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke at a special community event in Sydney on Tuesday. Modi was greeted in customary fashion at Sydneys Qudos Bank Arena. Modi addressed the members of the Indian diaspora at a community gathering to honour the countrys dynamic, diversified Indian diaspora, which drew a lot of applause from the crowd.Highlights of PM Modis speechPM Modi stated that India will establish a new consulate in Brisbane, Australia. “A new Indian Consulate will be open shortly in Brisbane,” he announced during the event in Sydney. On Monday, PM Modi arrived in Sydney for the third and last country of his three-nation visit. The Prime Minister highlighted Indias economic progress and the financial sector, which is strong amidst the financial crisis in the United States. He said that India has no shortage of talent or resources and that it is the worlds “biggest and youngest talent factory.” “Today, the IMF regards India as a crucial country in the global economy.” “The World Bank considers that if anyone is up against global challenges, it is India,” he remarked. “Several countries banking systems are in trouble today, but the financial stability of Indias banks is being recognised worldwide.” The Prime Minister also mentioned the attempts made by India during the Covid period. “India made high exports last year despite the once-in-a-century crisis,” he remarked, noting that the nations foreign reserves are reaching an all-time high. “Our digital stake is a prime example of how India operates for global welfare. You all must have heard of Indias FinTech revolution.”An absolute delight connecting with the Indian diaspora at the community programme in Sydney! https://t.co/OC4P3VWRhi— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2023Other important quotes by PM Modi during his visit to Australia:“I made a pledge to all of you when I visited Australia in 2014 that you would not have to wait 28 years for an Indian Prime Minister, and now Im back in Sydney.”“Our lifestyles and culture may differ, but yoga is now a way for us to stay connected. Cricket has long been the reason why we are bonded. But now we are also engaging through tennis and movies. Although we may prepare cuisine differently, Masterchef Australia is now bringing us together.”Chaat and Jalebi from Jaipur Sweets in Harris Park are said to be quite tasty, Modi said, and he continued “, and I want you all to go there with my friend Australian Prime Minister Albanese.”The last time I saw someone on this stage was Bruce Springsteen and he did not get the welcome that Prime Minister Modi has got. Prime Minister Modi is the boss, says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the community event in Sydney. pic.twitter.com/eZRh7LcCzw— Parshottam Rupala (@PRupala) May 23, 2023More than 20,000 people attended the event, according to the Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation (IADF), the events organisers. The programme commenced with cultural performances. Modis supporters in Brisbane and Canberra made arrangements for special buses for the event. On Wednesday, Modi and Australian PM Albanese will have a bilateral meeting.
