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The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Global South's voice key to contemporary world's progress: PM Modi tells Ghana's Parliament
Progress in the contemporary world will not be possible without giving a voice to the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (3 July, 2025), addressing a joint session of Ghana's Parliament in its capital, Accra. Also read: PM Narendra Modi five-nation tour updates on July 3, 2025 Mr. Modi quoted Ghana's founding father Kwame Nkrumah, who said that Africa and India are connected by 'intrinsic' forces, in a speech outlining the widespread changes sweeping the world. 'The world order created after World War II is changing fast. The revolution in technology, the rise of the Global South, and the shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale. Challenges, such as colonial rule, that humanity has faced in earlier centuries still persist in different forms,' Mr. Modi said, hours after he was conferred with the Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana, that nation's highest state honour. The Prime Minister described the honour as the 'symbol of enduring friendship' between India and Ghana, which has been a priority of India's ties with Africa since the early days of decolonisation in the 1950s. Global governance reforms 'Progress cannot come without giving voice to the Global South,' he emphasised, listing 'climate change, pandemics, terrorism, and cyber security' as the 'new and complex crises' that are posing fresh challenges to the world. 'The changing circumstances demand credible and effective reforms in global governance,' the Prime Minister said, highlighting the inclusion of the African Union into the G-20. 'We put emphasis on Africa's rightful place at the global high table. We are proud that the African Union became a permanent member of the G-20 during our Presidency,' Mr. Modi said. Uniting forces Quoting Dr. Nkrumah, Mr. Modi said, 'The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.' India is a 'pillar of strength in the world' that will stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with Ghana as it pursues its developmental goals, he vowed. This is the first speech by an Indian Prime Minister in Ghana's Parliament, with the special meeting being convened by the Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, who had visited India in 2023. Mr. Modi appreciated Ghana's parliamentary system and expressed satisfaction over the formation of the Ghana-India Parliamentary Friendship Society.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
PM Modi Tells Ghana MPs India Has 2,500 Political Parties, Leaves Them Stunned
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his five-nation tour, with the first stop being Ghana, a country in West Africa with deep ties with India. The Prime Minister was conferred with Ghana's highest state honour - 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'. The Prime Minister also addressed the Parliament of the country, during which he shared a fact about India that stunned the members of the house. The Prime Minister, in his address, highlighted India's diversity and the vastness of the democracy. During his speech, the Prime Minister said that there are 2,500 political parties in India, leaving the MPs stunned by the fact. The Prime Minister then said there are 22 official languages in India and thousands of dialects spoken in the country to explain the strength and uniqueness of the Indian democracy. The Prime Minister also mentioned Vaishali and the Rigveda to talk about the Indian culture, explaining why every guest is welcomed with an open heart whenever they come to India. During his address, the Prime Minister also said a strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world as he pushed for credible and effective reforms in global governance in the wake of changing circumstances. "As the world's largest democracy, India is a pillar of strength for the world. A strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world," Prime Minister Modi, who is here on a two-day visit, said. Noting that India is the fastest-growing emerging economy, Modi said that on the foundations of a stable polity and governance, India will soon become the third-largest economy. Prime Minister Modi underlined that the world order created after World War II is changing fast. "The revolution in technology, the rise of the Global South and the shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale," he said, adding that the changing circumstances demand credible and effective reforms in global governance. From Ghana, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Trinidad and Tobago on a two-day visit from July 3 to 4. In the third leg of his visit, Modi will visit Argentina from July 4 to 5. In the fourth leg of his visit, the Prime Minister will travel to Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS summit, followed by a state visit. In the final leg of his visit, he will travel to Namibia.
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
PM Modi dedicates top Ghanaian honour to the youth, historical ties between both nations
Accra/New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people and government of Ghana for conferring on him the nation's top honour - Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana – and said the honour is dedicated to the bright future of the youth of both countries, their aspirations, and the rich cultural diversity and historical ties between India and Ghana. The PM was conferred the honour by President John Dramani Mahama yesterday in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership, at the Jubilee House in Accra. He said the honour is also a responsibility to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. In a post on X, he said: 'I thank the people and Government of Ghana for conferring 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' upon me. "This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana.' 'This honour is also a responsibility; to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and continue to contribute as a trusted friend and development partner.' In his remarks after being conferred the top honour, the PM said: "It is a matter of immense pride and honor for me to be conferred with Ghana's national award, the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana,' by the President. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Mahama, the Government of Ghana, and the people of Ghana. I humbly accept this honor on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians. "I dedicate this award to the aspirations of our youth, their bright future, our rich cultural diversity and traditions, and the historic ties between India and Ghana." Prime Minister affirmed he was confident that his historic State Visit to Ghana would impart a new momentum to India-Ghana ties. The PM arrived last evening on a two-day state visit to Ghana and was welcomed at the airport by President Mahama, in a rare gesture. PM Modi's visit is the first by an Indian prime minister in three decades. UNI RN
