Warsaw, Poland – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his landmark visit to Poland, addressed the Indian diaspora in Warsaw on Wednesday, highlighting India’s evolving foreign policy and its steadfast commitment to peace. Speaking before an enthusiastic crowd, Modi outlined India’s position as a promoter of diplomacy and dialogue, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
In his address, Modi emphasized the shift in India’s foreign policy from maintaining distance to actively engaging with all countries. “For decades, India had a policy to maintain distance from all the countries. However, the policy of today’s India is to remain close to all the countries,” he declared amid chants of “Modi-Modi” from the audience.
The Prime Minister’s remarks come ahead of his highly anticipated visit to Ukraine, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the war-torn nation since its independence in 1991. Modi’s visit is seen as a crucial diplomatic effort, as he seeks to share India’s perspective on the peaceful resolution of the conflict with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Modi reiterated India’s stance that “this is not an era of war” and urged that any conflict should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. “India believes in Buddha’s tradition, therefore, believes in peace, not war… India is an advocate of peace in this region and it is clear that this is not the time for war,” he said, underscoring the importance of unity in facing global challenges.
The Prime Minister also lauded the Indian community in Poland for their efforts during the Ukraine crisis in 2022. “You people helped the Indian students who were stuck in Ukraine. We all have witnessed it. You opened your home doors for them, organized langar, and the Polish government removed visa restrictions for our students,” he said, expressing his gratitude to both the Indian diaspora and the Polish government.
Reflecting on India’s democratic values, Modi noted, “India is not only the mother of democracy, but it is also a participatory and vibrant democracy.” He highlighted the impressive scale of India’s recent elections, comparing them to those in the European Union and emphasizing the country’s unwavering faith in democracy.
PM Modi’s visit to Poland is a historic one, marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the country in 45 years. His address in Warsaw set the stage for his upcoming visit to Kyiv, signaling India’s commitment to fostering peace and resolving conflicts through diplomatic means.
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