00:00Friends, I also see our partnership in a larger global framework.
00:17The scale and speed of change in the world is unprecedented.
00:22There are fundamental shifts in the nature of politics and power.
00:31Free trade is under pressure.
00:34There are growing global divisions, disputes and disparities.
00:41The world is faced with challenges of climate change, food, health and energy security.
00:51Terrorism remains a pressing threat.
00:58Colonial rules of the past may have ended, but their shadows linger in new forms.
01:11There are new challenges in space and cyber security.
01:17Global intelligence is unlocking the new opportunities as well as risk.
01:26The old institutions are struggling to deliver peace and progress.
01:33At the same time, the global south is rising.
01:39They wish to see a new and fairer world order.
01:46When the United Nations turned 75, there was great hope across the developing world.
01:54The hope that long-pending reforms would be realized.
02:02That their voices would finally be heard.
02:08But that hope has turned into disappointment.
02:15The voice of the developing world remains on the margins.
02:22India has always tried to bridge this gap.
02:28For India, Mahasagar, mutual and holistic advancement for society and growth across regions.
02:39It is the guiding vision for the global south.
02:46Whenever we got the opportunity, we have given voice to the global south.
02:53During our G20 presidency, we brought the concerns of the global south to the center of global decision making.
03:06During the pandemic, while caring for over 1.4 billion people, India provided vaccines and medicines to over 150 countries.
03:31In times of disaster, we have responded swiftly with aid, relief and solidity.
03:44Our development partnerships are demand-driven, respectful and without conditions.
03:56Distinguished members, it is time for us to work together to give the global south its rightful seat at the right level.
04:09When I look at the golden words of the speaker's chair from the people of India to the people of India and Tobago, I feel a deep sense of emotion.
04:37That chair is not just a piece of furniture, but a powerful symbol of the friendship and trust between our two nations.
04:50The words express the bond that one democracy fills for another.
05:03The words express the bond that one democracy fills for another.
05:13You all know that you all know that the democracy is not only a political model.
05:23We all know that this is a way of life.
05:28There is a natural warmth in the connection between our two countries.
05:31There is a natural warmth in the connection between our two countries.
05:35I must say, Indians are among the most passionate people.
05:42fans of the West Indies cricket team.
05:49We cheer for them.
06:11We cheer for them with all our heart, except when they are playing against India.
06:24Relationship between our two countries is based on the foundation of centuries, old bonds.
06:33Hundred eighty years ago, the first Indians arrived on this land after a long and hard journey, oceans away, the Indian beets blended beautifully with the Caribbean rhythm.
06:55Here, Bodhpuri found harmony with Creole. Dalpudi made devils and Tabla made the steel pan.
07:11Today, the people of Indian origin are proud bearers of the red, black and white flag.
07:35From politics to poetry, cricket to commerce, calypso to chutney, they contribute to every field.
07:51I am delighted to so many women members in this house.
08:01Respect for women is deeply rooted in Indian culture.
08:07One of our important holy texts, the Skanda Purana says,
08:23It means one daughter brings as much happiness as ten sons.
08:37We are strengthening the hands of women to build a modern India.
08:57From space to sports, start-ups to science, education to enterprise, aviation to armed forces.
09:13They are leading India to a new future in various domains.
09:19Like you, we have a women who rose from humble beginnings to become our president.
09:31Two years ago, the Indian parliament took a historic step.
09:47We decided to ensure a 33% resolution for women in parliament and state assemblies.
10:01This assurance that is the coming generations, more and more women will decide the destiny and direction of the nation.
10:15Women leaders are also thriving at the grassroots in India.
10:27Around 1.5 million elected women power local governor institutions.
10:37We are in an era of women-led development.
10:43Both our nations rose from the shadows of colonial rule to write our own stories with courage as our ink and democracy as our pen.
11:05Today, both our nations stand as proud democracies and pillars of strength in the modern world.
11:19A couple of months ago, you celebrated the festival of democracy by participating in elections.
11:33A couple of months, I congratulate the people of this country for their wisdom and vision for peace, stability and prosperity.
12:01I also congratulate the newly elected members of this August house.
12:17I extend special greetings to Prime Minister Kamla Ji for forming the government once again.
12:29The second year, the first time now, I am joined by the Eastern Republic for the first year to finish up the response of the change to the decision that happens to be possible.
12:33I really enjoyed the issue of the pandemic.
12:35It's a very important part in the country, and I did not know the power of this country.
12:38The reason is that I had been to be able to continue to raise a resistance bag.
12:39I really enjoyed it.
12:41I developed this kind of a healthy level of a natural state and my interest as a leader.
