'1.4 Billion Aspirations in Motion': PM Modi Tells Diaspora in Indonesia 'India Is Unstoppable'

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Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Indonesia as part of his three nation tour with its next led in Australia and New Zealand, told the diaspora in the country that India is moving forward with the mantra of "reform, perform and transform". The Prime Minister underlined that the country's self-reliance is a multiplying force not only for Indonesia but for the entire ASEAN region.Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his top ministers were also present at the diaspora event where PM Modi told the former that he is a "true friend of India."

India Carried Out One After Another, Says PM Modi

Mentioning that India has carried out one reform after another, the Prime Minister said, "We have consistently performed, and that's why the country is transforming today. We are moving forward with the mantra of reform, perform and transform."Modi said if he had to describe the speed and scale of India's growth in one line, he'd say, "1.4 billion aspirations in motion"."India is not just the world's fastest-growing economy. India is a nation with a billion-plus dreams in motion," he said, adding that India's economy is playing a major role in driving global growth.Speaking about work being done in connectivity and manufacturing, PM Modi said that India is unstoppable."From energy to connectivity and chip manufacturing, India is unstoppable. Today's India is not just fulfilling its own dreams, but also fulfilling the dreams of every friendly nation. India follows the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'," he said.

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India's Self-Reliance Is Multiplying Force: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that India's self-reliance is a multiplying force not only for Indonesia but for the entire ASEAN region.As India is modernising its ports, building new ships and exploring new sea routes to strengthen its maritime sector, Indonesia stands as our favourite friend, Modi said."Whether in Indonesia or India, our shared goal is development. We cannot afford to wait or stop," he added.

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Indian Economy Major Driving Force For World's Growth, Says PM Modi

Mentioning that India's economy is playing a major role in driving the world's growth, the Prime Minister said, "When Corona struck the world, even then India's economy did not come to a standstill. When a crisis unfolded in West Asia, even then India's economy did not halt. We performed, and that is why India is transforming."

Indonesian President on His Indian DNA

Attending the event, President Prabowo said he was honoured to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day in 2025, just three months after assuming office.Speaking about his Indian DNA, President Subianto said, "Just before I made my state visit to India, I had a what is called a genome sequencing test. I tested my DNA and I found out I had Indian DNA. And that's why I think every time I hear some music, especially Indian music, I find my body moving."He said he's a friend of all Indians, but he is a "great admirer" of PM Modi and copied many of his policies."Indonesians must learn from the experience of India. Our civilisation and our culture are strongly influenced by Indian civilisation. Our language is around 50 per cent derived from Sanskrit. Many of our names are Sanskrit names. Therefore, there is this closeness, and we welcome more close cooperation," he added.

PM Modi Responds To President Subianto's Remarks

Referring to the Indonesian President's remarks that he has India's DNA in him, Modi said, "Your statement touched the hearts of Indians. And this DNA is made of mutual trust, made of shared heritage, made of shared memories.""The relationship between India and Indonesia is rooted in our shared civilisational heritage and the seas that connect us," the prime minister said."Many countries connect through strategy, while some draw closer through trade. But the relationship between India and Indonesia is one of civilisations. Empires rose and fell, and global politics changed, but this enduring bond between India and Indonesia has always remained intact. That is our greatest strength," he said."India and Indonesia are connected not only by history but also by a shared future," he said. "Our opportunities are shared. Our challenges are shared. When Yoga Day comes, we do yoga together and when there is a crisis like a tsunami, we fight it together."Modi, who arrived in Jakarta on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation tour – that will also cover Australia and New Zealand, said he will visit the Prambanan Temple - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - in Yogyakarta on Wednesday.With inputs from PTI