'Commendable': PM Modi praises Indian Diaspora for distinguishing itself across globe

By Team Newsable | First Published Sep 23, 2021, 1:10 PM IST

"Thank you for the warm greeting from the Indian community in Washington, DC. Our diaspora is our strength," Modi stated in a tweet that included photos of him meeting with Indian American CEOs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian Diaspora for its achievements worldwide after receiving a warm welcome from the community upon his arrival here. He was met by Indian Americans at the airport shortly after his plane landed here on Wednesday. He subsequently talked with members of the community at the hotel. "Thank you for the warm greeting from the Indian community in Washington, DC. Our diaspora is our strength," Modi stated in a tweet that included photos of him meeting with Indian American CEOs.

Grateful to the Indian community in Washington DC for the warm welcome. Our diaspora is our strength. It is commendable how the Indian diaspora has distinguished itself across the world. pic.twitter.com/6cw2UR2uLH

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

Modi praised the Indian diaspora for making a name for themselves throughout the world. The Prime Minister's interactions with the expatriate population in big gatherings have been one of the highlights of his foreign journey. However, given the present COVID-19 scenario, the prime minister is unlikely to convene a significant gathering or meet with the diaspora. Modi is popular with Indian Americans, who make up more than 1.2 per cent of the country's population.

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