Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a special session in Guyana Parliament wherein he said the two nations have deep rooted historical ties steeped in "soil, sweat and diligence". This is the first visit by an Indian PM to Guyana is 56 years. Guyana is the final leg of the PM's three-nation tour, which saw him visit Nigeria and then Brazil for the G20 Summit .
"The relation of India and Guyana is very deep, it is the relation of soil, sweat, diligence. Around 180 years ago, an Indian came to Guyana land and after that, both in happiness and sadness, India and Guyana's relation has been filled with intimacy," he told Guyanese legislators He also noted that despite the two nations having shared similar struggles for the last 200-250 years, they are emerging as strong democracies in the world. "Today both countries are strengthening democracy in the world.
That's why, in the Guyanese Parliament, I am greeting you all on behalf of 140 crore people of India," he said. The PM also emphasized on global good and presented a mantra of 'Democracy First, Humanity First'. He expressed that the spirit of "Democracy First" encourages collective progress and involves everyone in the journey of development.
"Humanity First" serves as a guiding principle for our decisions, and when we base our actions on this philosophy, the outcomes ultimately benefit all of humanity, he added. He said that India is also fulfilling its duty as a 'Vishwa Bandhu', being first responder in times .
