PM Modi began his five-nation tour with a visit to Ghana, where he was honoured with the country’s highest civilian award.
In his address to Ghana’s Parliament, he highlighted India’s democratic diversity, mentioning 2,500 political parties and 22 official languages.
Modi called for reforms in global governance, emphasizing India’s growing economic strength and role in ensuring global stability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his five-nation tour with a significant visit to Ghana, a West African nation with long-standing ties to India. During the visit, he was conferred with Ghana’s highest civilian honour — the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana — recognising the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Addressing Ghana’s Parliament, Prime Minister Modi shared powerful insights into India’s vast and vibrant democracy, leaving lawmakers visibly surprised. He highlighted that India has 2,500 registered political parties, underlining the scale and diversity of the nation’s democratic system. He also mentioned the existence of 22 official languages and thousands of dialects across India, portraying the country’s rich linguistic and cultural fabric.
Drawing from India’s ancient heritage, he referred to Vaishali—one of the world’s earliest republics—and the Rigveda, emphasizing India’s tradition of hospitality and its deeply rooted democratic ethos.
Modi also spoke on global issues, stating that a strong and stable India plays a critical role in contributing to global peace and prosperity. He stressed the need for credible reforms in global governance, given the rapid changes in the world order, driven by technological shifts, the rise of the Global South, and demographic transformations.
Highlighting India’s economic rise, Modi noted that India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and is poised to become the third-largest economy in the near future.
Following Ghana, the Prime Minister will visit Trinidad and Tobago (July 3–4), Argentina (July 4–5), Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit, and conclude his tour in Namibia.
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